PLO
Israel recognizes the PLO as no longer criminal
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1993 in Israel
Explore 59 historical events and records for Israel in 1993.
Historical records for Israel in 1993
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January
PLO
The Israeli Supreme Court unanimously upholds the deportations of 400 Palestinians from the occupied territories to Lebanon
February
PLO
Yitzhak Rabin announces that his country would repatriate about 100 Palestinians deported to Lebanon, an offer rejected by the deportees
March
Meeting with At the White House with President Clinton
Yitzhak Rabin meets at the White House with President Clinton, after which Rabin offers to negotiate the return of part of the Golan Heights to Syria
Rule of Golan Heights
Yitzhak Rabin meets at the White House with President Clinton, after which Rabin offers to negotiate the return of part of the Golan Heights to Syria
Election
Ezer Weizman is elected Israels 7th President
President of Israel
Ezer Weizman is elected Israels 7th President
PLO
Israeli authorities bar West Bank Palestinians from entering Israel after two traffic police officers were shot to death
Withdrawal-for-Peace Discussions
Israeli and American officials explored whether territorial withdrawal from the Golan Heights could form part of an agreement providing security guarantees and peace with Syria.
April
Hamas
In Israel 20 soldiers and civilians are injured in Hamass first suicide attack against Israelis
Suicide
In Israel 20 soldiers and civilians are injured in Hamass first suicide attack against Israelis
Peace Negotiations at Washington
After a hiatus of more than four months, Israeli and Arab delegates resume Middle East peace talks in Washington
May
Accords of Oslo
Yasser Arafat & Yitzhak Rabin sign the Oslo Accords. The Israeli Government recognizes the PLO as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people while the PLO recognizes the right of the state of Israel to exist and renounces terrorism. Provides for elections in Palestinian controlled areas
Election
Provides for elections in Palestinian controlled areas
July
Bombing of Lebanon
Israel launches its heaviest artillery and air assault on Lebanon since 1982 in an attempt to eradicate Hezbollah and Palestinian guerrilla threats
Hezbollah
Israel launches its heaviest artillery and air assault on Lebanon since 1982 in an attempt to eradicate Hezbollah and Palestinian guerrilla threats
PLO
Israel launches its heaviest artillery and air assault on Lebanon since 1982 in an attempt to eradicate Hezbollah and Palestinian guerrilla threats
Bombing of Lebanon
Israeli guns and aircraft pound southern Lebanon in reprisal for rocket attacks by Hezbollah guerrillas
Hezbollah
Israeli guns and aircraft pound southern Lebanon in reprisal for rocket attacks by Hezbollah guerrillas
Bombing of Lebanon
The fighting ended July 31 with a US-brokered cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah the agree not to attack civilian targets, but the cease-fire is short lived
Ceasefire Agreement
The fighting ended July 31 with a US-brokered cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah the agree not to attack civilian targets, but the cease-fire is short lived
Hezbollah
The fighting ended July 31 with a US-brokered cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah the agree not to attack civilian targets, but the cease-fire is short lived
PLO
The fighting ended July 31 with a US-brokered cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah the agree not to attack civilian targets, but the cease-fire is short lived
August
Oslo Accords
Supports the secret Oslo channel that produces the Israel-PLO Declaration of Principles.
Palestinian Authority
Supports the secret Oslo channel that defines the Palestinian Authority as an interim self-government body.
Independence of Israel
Israels Cabinet approves a framework for Palestinian autonomy in the occupied territories
Independence of Palestine
Israels Cabinet approves a framework for Palestinian autonomy in the occupied territories
PLO
Israels Cabinet approves a framework for Palestinian autonomy in the occupied territories
September
International Accord
PLO leaders and Israel agree to recognize each other, clearing the way for a peace accord
Israel Recognizes PLO
Rabin signs Israel's reciprocal recognition of the PLO as the representative of the Palestinian people ahead of the Oslo signing.
PLO
PLO leaders and Israel agree to recognize each other, clearing the way for a peace accord
Accords of Oslo
Peres signs the Declaration of Principles on behalf of Israel
Accords of Oslo
Rabin signs the Declaration of Principles with the PLO in Washington
Declaration of Principles
Signs related correspondence and supports the Declaration of Principles after secret negotiations produce the Oslo framework.
Declaration of Principles
Signs the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements at the White House, recognizing the PLO as Israel's negotiating partner.
Gaza Jericho First
The Oslo framework sets the principle that Israeli withdrawal will begin with Gaza and Jericho
Independence of Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
Independence of Palestine
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
International Accord
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
Oslo Accords
Signs the Declaration of Principles with Yasser Arafat and recognizes the PLO as a negotiating partner.
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