Prime Minister of Israel
Golda Meir becomes the 4th Prime Minister of Israel
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1969 in Israel
Explore 5 historical events and records for Israel in 1969.
Historical records for Israel in 1969
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March
May
Siege of Latrun
The Israeli Army makes the first of four unsuccessful assaults on Arab forces in the town of Latrun, Israel
October
Bombing of Eliat
The Israeli destroyer "Eilat" is targeted by an Egyptian surface-to-surface missile, 47 Israeli sailors are killed. Israel retaliates by shelling Egyptian refineries along the Suez Canal, the "War of Attrition," which lasts until August 1970
Bombing of Suez Canal
Israel retaliates by shelling Egyptian refineries along the Suez Canal, the "War of Attrition," which lasts until August 1970
Suez Canal
Israel retaliates by shelling Egyptian refineries along the Suez Canal, the "War of Attrition," which lasts until August 1970
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