Election
Right-wing Likud leader Ariel Sharon elected Prime Minister in Israel replacing Ehud Barak and promising "peace and security."
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2001 in Israel
Explore 11 historical events and records for Israel in 2001.
Historical records for Israel in 2001
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February
Election
Right-wing Likud leader Ariel Sharon elected Prime Minister in Israel replacing Ehud Barak and promising "peace and security"
Prime Minister of Israel
Appointed Prime Minister of Israel
Prime Ministerial Election Victory
Sharon wins the direct election for prime minister amid public concern over security and the continuing breakdown of the peace process.
March
Intifada, 2nd
Takes office during escalating violence in the Second Intifada.
Intifada, 2nd
Sharon becomes Prime Minister as the Second Intifada intensifies.
May
Unilateral Ceasefire Announcement
Sharon announces a unilateral Israeli ceasefire while the international community promotes the recently issued Mitchell Committee recommendations.
August
Targeted Killings
Approves intensified targeted operations against militants during the Second Intifada.
October
Assassination of Rehavam Ze'evi
Sharon's government responds after PFLP gunmen assassinate Tourism Minister Rehavam Ze'evi in retaliation for the killing of Abu Ali Mustafa.
December
Arafat Declared Irrelevant
Sharon's government declares that it will no longer treat Arafat as a relevant negotiating partner following a new wave of attacks.
Other events (month unknown)
Break in Diplomatic Relations with The Palestinian Authority
Breaks off relations with the Palestinian Authority
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