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1989 in Israel

Explore 10 historical events and records for Israel in 1989.

Historical records for Israel in 1989

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January

Intifada

Rabin, Yitzhak ยท Secretary of State for Defence ยท Government / Government of Israel

Israels Minister of Defence Rabin proposes that Palestinians end the Intifadah in exchange for an opportunity to elect local leaders who would negotiate with the Israeli Government

Intifada, 1st

Rabin, Yitzhak ยท Jerusalem ยท Minister of Defence ยท Government / Government of Israel

Israel's Minister of Defence Rabin proposes that Palestinians end the Intifada in exchange for an opportunity to elect local leaders who would negotiate with the Israeli Government

Peace Proposal

Rabin, Yitzhak ยท Jerusalem ยท Minister of Defence of Israel ยท Government / Labor Party Government

Proposes elections in the occupied territories as a way to create Palestinian representatives for talks.

Schools Closed Indefinitely

Rabin, Yitzhak ยท West Bank ยท Warfare / First Intifada

Israeli authorities again order Palestinian schools in the West Bank and Gaza closed as the uprising enters its second year.

April

Nahalin Raid

Rabin, Yitzhak ยท Nahalin ยท Warfare / First Intifada

Israeli forces conduct a raid in Nahalin during unrest, and the deaths of Palestinian residents deepen tensions in the West Bank.

May

Israeli Peace Initiative

Shamir, Yitzhak ยท Jerusalem ยท Government / Government of Israel

Shamir's cabinet approves a plan proposing Palestinian elections in the occupied territories followed by negotiations over interim self-government.

Shamir Plan

Shamir, Yitzhak ยท Jerusalem ยท Prime Minister of Israel ยท Government / Likud Government

Presents an initiative for Palestinian elections and limited autonomy while rejecting direct PLO negotiations.

September

Beit Sahour Tax Enforcement

Rabin, Yitzhak ยท Beit Sahour ยท Warfare / First Intifada

Rabin backs enforcement measures as troops and tax officials restrict Beit Sahour and confiscate property during the town's tax revolt.

Hamas Designated Terrorist Organization

Shamir, Yitzhak ยท Jerusalem ยท Politics / Government of Israel

Shamir's government formally designates Hamas a terrorist organization as Israeli authorities expand measures against the movement.

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Power Sharing

Peres, Shimon ยท Jerusalem ยท Government / Government of Israel

Makes a power sharing agreement with the leader of the Likuud Party

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