Israeli Delegation Prepares Secret Paris Discussions
Shimon Peres helped coordinate Israel's military and diplomatic contacts with France before the clandestine tripartite planning sessions at Sèvres.
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1956 in Israel
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Sevres Delegation Authorised
Ben-Gurion authorises senior Israeli participation in secret talks with Britain and France at Sevres.
Ben Gurion Arrives for Secret Sevres Talks
David Ben-Gurion led the Israeli delegation to secret talks near Paris to obtain assurances about proposed French and British participation in an attack on Egypt.
Invasion of Egypt
Meets the French Prime Minister to discuss the invasion of Egypt to oust Nasser
Israeli Chief of Staff Explains Sinai Strategy
Moshe Dayan outlined Israel's military objectives and the operational requirements for an invasion of Sinai during the clandestine meetings.
Israeli Leadership Reviews Coordinated Sinai Strategy
David Ben Gurion negotiated the political framework for an attack on Egypt during secret discussions with British and French representatives at Sevres.
Meeting with The French Prime Minister to discuss the
Meets the French Prime Minister to discuss the invasion of Egypt to oust Nasser
Sevres Military Accord Negotiated
Ben Gurion participated in secret talks coordinating Israeli military action with Britain and France during the Suez crisis.
Sevres Military Plan Presented
Dayan presents Israel's proposed military timetable and Sinai objectives during the secret Sevres discussions.
Dayan Refines Sinai Assault Schedule
Moshe Dayan worked to align the proposed Israeli advance with the anticipated Anglo-French ultimatum and intervention.
Israel Seeks Written Guarantee of Support
David Ben-Gurion pressed for a written commitment because he wanted confidence that Britain and France would act after Israel entered Sinai.
Ben Gurion Signs Secret Sevres Protocol
David Ben-Gurion signed the confidential tripartite record setting out Israel's role in the impending Suez operation.
General Staff Readies Sinai Offensive Timetable
Moshe Dayan prepared the Israeli Defence Forces for a swift campaign intended to reach key routes through Sinai before external intervention.
Gulf of Aqaba Occupation Provisions Agreed
Moshe Dayan's delegation obtained agreement for Israeli forces to occupy the western shore of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Tiran and Sanafir islands.
Israel Commits to October Twenty Ninth Offensive
David Ben-Gurion agreed to a plan under which Israel would begin a major attack on Egyptian forces on 29 October.
Israel Receives Conditional Exemption From Ultimatum
David Ben-Gurion secured a clause that did not require Israeli compliance with withdrawal terms if Egypt rejected the ultimatum directed to it.
Israeli Nonaggression Commitment Toward Jordan Recorded
David Ben-Gurion accepted a commitment not to attack Jordan during the operation against Egypt, subject to the protocol's stated conditions.
Protocol of Sevres
Signs the secret Protocol of Sevres setting out the coordinated Israeli, British, and French plan against Egypt.
Secret Protocol Signed for Israel
Ben-Gurion signs the Sevres protocol committing Israel to begin the Sinai operation.
Western Gulf of Aqaba Objective Agreed
Ben-Gurion accepts the secret plan giving Israel military objectives along Sinai and the Gulf of Aqaba.
Southern Command Concentrates Forces Near Border
Asaf Simhoni directed preparation of the Israeli southern formations designated to enter the Sinai Peninsula during the planned offensive.
Air Force Prepares Support for Desert Advance
Dan Tolkowsky's air arm prepared transport, communications disruption and tactical support missions for the opening of Operation Kadesh.
Central Sinai Axis Assigned
Israeli operational planning established a central advance through Quseima and Abu Ageila toward the western Sinai road network.
Egyptian Military Transport Aircraft Intercepted
Israeli fighters shot down an Egyptian military aircraft over the Mediterranean shortly before the Sinai offensive.
Final Orders Define Three Strategic Objectives
Moshe Dayan issued final instructions prioritizing pressure toward the Suez Canal, control of the Straits of Tiran, and the destruction of Egyptian forces in northern Sinai.
Government Authorizes Sinai Campaign Launch
David Ben Gurion approved the final Israeli move against Egyptian forces in Sinai under the broader arrangements made with France and Britain.
Kadesh Offensive Planning Finalized
Moshe Dayan's general staff completed plans for a three axis offensive into Sinai under the code name Operation Kadesh.
Mitla Threat Selected as Opening Move
Israeli planners selected an airborne landing east of Mitla Pass to create the appearance of an advance toward the Suez Canal.
Northern Sinai Axis Assigned
Israeli forces were assigned an offensive axis through the northern Sinai approaches toward Egyptian positions near the canal.
Operation Kadesh Political Approval
Ben-Gurion gives final political approval for the Sinai offensive.
Operation Tarnegol Air Command
Tolkowsky commands the Israeli Air Force as it intercepts an Egyptian aircraft carrying senior military officers on the eve of Kadesh.
Secret Agreement Shapes Israeli Cabinet Briefing
David Ben-Gurion sought approval for the Sinai invasion without fully disclosing the secret tripartite arrangements to all Israeli ministers.
Sinai Campaign Cabinet Authorization
David Ben-Gurion submitted the planned Sinai offensive to the Israeli cabinet for approval while keeping its coordination with France and Britain restricted to a small circle.
Sinai Mobilisation Ordered
Dayan orders final mobilisation and deployment for Operation Kadesh.
Southern Command Positions Its Assault Formations
Asaf Simhoni prepared the forces of Southern Command for coordinated advances across the Gaza and Sinai fronts before the Israeli attack began.
Southern Peninsula Advance Planned
A separate Israeli thrust was designed to reach the southern tip of Sinai and remove Egyptian control at the Straits of Tiran.
202nd Paratroop Brigade Advances into Sinai
Sharon leads the 202nd Paratroop Brigade overland toward the isolated battalion near Mitla Pass.
890th Battalion Established Mitla Position
Eitan's paratroopers establish positions near the eastern approaches to Mitla Pass after landing in Sinai.
Armored Columns Push into Eastern Sinai
Southern Command sent Israeli troops toward Egyptian defensive positions on routes leading through the Sinai interior.
Canal Threat Created by Airborne Landing
Dayan uses the Mitla airborne landing to create an Israeli threat toward the Suez Canal under the Kadesh plan.
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