Administration After Golan Law
Following the 1981 law, Israeli authorities continued administering the occupied plateau under Israeli law despite the Security Council rejecting the legal change in its status.
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1982 in Israel
Explore 40 historical events and records for Israel in 1982.
Historical records for Israel in 1982
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January
April
Bombing of PLO
Strikes the PLO in Lebanon as retaliation for PLO guerrilla activities within Israel
Camp David Agreement
In accordance with Camp David agreements, Israel completes the Sinai withdrawal
Camp David Agreement
Ariel Sharon, as defense minister, directs the dismantling of Israeli settlements in the Sinai Peninsula
Rule of Sinai
In accordance with Camp David agreements, Israel completes the Sinai withdrawal
Rule of Sinai
Ariel Sharon, as defense minister, directs the dismantling of Israeli settlements in the Sinai Peninsula
May
Bombing of Beirut
Israeli jets raid PLO bases south of Beirut
June
Fatah
Israels ambassador to Britain, Shlomo Argov, is shot and wounded outside a London hotel, Israels invasion of Lebanon follows the assassination attempt, the attack is blamed on Abu Nidals Palestinian Fatah group
Invasion of Lebanon
Israels ambassador to Britain, Shlomo Argov, is shot and wounded outside a London hotel, Israels invasion of Lebanon follows the assassination attempt, the attack is blamed on Abu Nidals Palestinian Fatah group
Invasion of Lebanon
The invasion leads to the unconditional recognition of the State of Israel. Israels ambassador to Britain, Shlomo Argov, is shot and wounded outside a London hotel, Israels invasion of Lebanon follows the assassination attempt, the attack is blamed on Abu Nidals Palestinian Fatah group. Israel attacks targets in south Lebanon one day after the attempted assassination of the Israeli Ambassador in London
Hezbollah
Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon
Hezbollah
Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon
Invasion of Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon orders his forces to invade southern Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organisation fighters out of the country. Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon. A 70-day siege by 30,000 Israeli troops leaves up to 14,000 Lebanese and Palestinian civilians dead
Invasion of Lebanon
Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon
Invasion of Lebanon
Israeli General Rafael Eitan convinces Defence Minister Ariel Sharon to invade southern Lebanon to clean out the PLO bases there
Invasion of Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon orders his forces to invade southern Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organisation fighters out of the country. A 70-day siege by 30,000 Israeli troops leaves up to 14,000 Lebanese and Palestinian civilians dead
PLO
Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon orders his forces to invade southern Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organisation fighters out of the country
Invasion of Lebanon
Israel wipes out Syrian SAM missiles in Bekaa Valley
Invasion of Lebanon
Israel wipes out Syrian SAM missiles in Bekaa Valley
July
Bombing of Beirut
Israeli jets attack civilian areas in West Beirut killing 120
August
Bombing of Beirut
Israel stages heavy bombardments of Beirut, the United Nations Security council expresses its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon, particularly in and around Beirut
Bombing of Beirut
Israel stages heavy bombardments of Beirut, the United Nations Security council expresses its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon, particularly in and around Beirut
Invasion of Lebanon
Israel stages heavy bombardments of Beirut, the United Nations Security council expresses its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon, particularly in and around Beirut
Invasion of Lebanon
Israel stages heavy bombardments of Beirut, the United Nations Security council expresses its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon, particularly in and around Beirut
UN Security Council
Israel stages heavy bombardments of Beirut, the United Nations Security council expresses its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon, particularly in and around Beirut
UN Security Council
Israel stages heavy bombardments of Beirut, the United Nations Security council expresses its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon, particularly in and around Beirut
September
Capture of Beirut
The Israeli army occupies Beirut
Invasion of Lebanon
The Israeli army occupies Beirut
Invasion of Lebanon
The Israeli army occupies Beirut
Misgav
The Jewish town of Misgav was built on land seized from the Palestinians over 3 decades, its 7,000 Jewish residents have jurisdiction over 183,000 dunams (a quarter-acre), while the areas 200,000 Arabs reside on 200,000 dunams
Rule of Beirut
The Israeli army occupies Beirut
Siege of Beirut
The Israeli army occupies Beirut
Massacre
Palestinians are massacred by "Christian Falangists"
Massacre
The bloodshed brings calls for Begins resignation
Occupation
Occupies West Beirut
Siege of Beirut
Occupies West Beirut
Other events (month unknown)
Amal
Hezbollah is formed with Iranian help as a radical offshoot of Amal, a Shiite Muslim movement
Amal
Hezbollah is formed with Iranian help as a radical offshoot of Amal, a Shiite Muslim movement
Hezbollah
Hezbollah is formed with Iranian help as a radical offshoot of Amal, a Shiite Muslim movement
Hezbollah
Hezbollah is formed with Iranian help as a radical offshoot of Amal, a Shiite Muslim movement
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