Pope Paul VI has an audience with Golda Meir at the Vatican
Pope Paul VI has an audience with Golda Meir at the Vatican. 1st Israeli head of state to be received by the Pope
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1973 in Israel
Explore 81 historical events and records for Israel in 1973.
Historical records for Israel in 1973
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January
International Accord
Israel and Egypt sign a weapons accord
February
Diplomatic Plan at Sinai
Israeli fighter planes shoot down a Libyan Airlines jet over the Sinai Desert, killing 108 people
Libyan Airlines
Israeli fighter planes shoot down a Libyan Airlines jet over the Sinai Desert, killing 108 people
July
Assassination of Yosef Alon
The Israeli military attache is shot in Washington
Death of Yosef Alon
The Israeli military attache is shot in Washington
September
Syria and Israel engage in a dogfight over the Mediterranean Sea
Syria and Israel engage in a dogfight over the Mediterranean Sea
October
Air Force
Commands the Israeli Air Force during the opening attacks on the Egyptian and Syrian fronts.
Emergency Cabinet Consultations
Prime Minister Golda Meir convened crisis deliberations as Syria attacked the Golan Heights and Egypt simultaneously assaulted Israeli positions along the Suez Canal.
Emergency Northern Command Response
Northern Command confronted a large Syrian surprise assault with limited immediately available forces and began organizing a defensive response while reserves mobilized.
Golan Heights
Commands Northern Command during the Syrian offensive on the Golan Heights.
Invasion of Israel
Israel is taken by surprise as Egypt attacks across the Suez Canal and Syria attacks on the Golan Heights.
Mobilization
Joins emergency consultations as Israel mobilizes after the Egyptian and Syrian attack.
Mobilization
Orders the mobilization of Israeli forces after the Egyptian and Syrian attack begins.
Mobilization of Reserve Forces
The Israeli government ordered wide military mobilization in response to the coordinated Arab offensive, with reservists rushed toward both principal fronts.
Nuclear Power
During the Yom Kippur War, Israel goes on nuclear alert for the first time, but succeeds using only conventional forces
Sinai Front
Commands the Israeli Southern Command as Egyptian forces cross the Suez Canal.
Surprise Attack
Egypt and Syria attack Israel on Yom Kippur, beginning the October War.
Valley of Tears
Commands the 7th Armored Brigade in the defensive battle in the northern Golan Heights.
War Cabinet
Convenes emergency meetings after the surprise Egyptian-Syrian attack begins.
Assessment of Northern Emergency
Defense Minister Moshe Dayan confronted reports of severe Israeli losses and Syrian advances while Israel mobilized reserves to reinforce the Golan front.
Battle of Golan Heights
Commands Israeli forces fighting Syrian armor on the Golan Heights.
Golan Heights
Warns that the Golan front is under severe pressure during the opening phase of the war.
Operation Tagar
Directs air operations against Egyptian air defenses during the first days of the war.
Reserve Reinforcement of Golan
Israeli reserve formations reached the northern front and entered battle as commanders worked to stabilize a rapidly deteriorating defensive situation.
Seventh Brigade Holds Northern Sector
The Israeli Seventh Armored Brigade defended key approaches in the northern Golan against repeated Syrian tank attacks despite heavy losses and intense pressure.
Armored Defense Near Valley of Tears
Israeli tank crews continued a prolonged defense in the Valley of Tears, using positions on the ridgeline to resist Syrian attempts to break through.
Counterattack
Leads a counterattack on the Sinai front that is initially repulsed with heavy losses.
Counterattack
Directs Israeli counterattacks in Sinai that suffer heavy losses against Egyptian anti-tank defenses.
Counterattack
Leads a counterattack against Egyptian forces on the Sinai front.
Defense of Central Plateau
Israeli forces fought to keep the central Golan road network from falling to Syrian armor, allowing additional reinforcements to reach threatened sectors.
Reserve Divisions Counterattack
Israeli reserve commanders coordinated counterattacks against Syrian penetrations, helping shift the battle from emergency defense to recovery of lost positions.
Northern Syrian Assault Repelled
The failure of major Syrian attacks in the northern sector marked a turning point in the armored battle and helped restore Israeli control of the approaches.
Operation Nickel Grass
Appeals to Washington for urgent resupply as Israeli losses mount.
Northern Front
Assists Israeli command on the northern front as the counteroffensive develops.
Northern Front War Planning
Israeli defense leaders weighed the military and political consequences of carrying the counteroffensive into Syrian territory after securing much of the plateau.
Recovery of Southern Golan
Israeli operations regained territory in the southern Golan that had been seized during the initial Syrian assault, reducing the danger to Israeli rear positions.
Sinai Front
Is recalled to assist on the southern front after the crisis in Sinai deepens.
War Planning
Advises on armored operations as Israel reorganizes its response on the Sinai front.
Advance Beyond Prewar Line
After pushing Syrian forces back, Israeli formations crossed the prewar ceasefire line into Syrian-held territory as the northern campaign expanded.
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