Operation Defensive Shield
Orders a large West Bank operation after suicide bombings inside Israel.
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2002 in Israel
Explore 12 historical events and records for Israel in 2002.
Historical records for Israel in 2002
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March
April
Jenin Operation Begins
Sharon's government sends Israeli forces into Jenin as Operation Defensive Shield expands through major West Bank population centers.
Nablus Old City Fighting
Israeli troops enter the Old City of Nablus during intense urban fighting associated with Operation Defensive Shield.
Jenin Reservist Ambush
Thirteen Israeli reserve soldiers are killed in an ambush during fierce fighting in Jenin refugee camp, increasing domestic attention on the battle.
Seam Zone Construction Decision
Sharon's cabinet orders immediate construction of barrier sections in several areas as part of measures intended to prevent attacks inside Israel.
Operation Defensive Wall
Israel conducts operation Defensive Wall in the West Bank, following a large number of Palestinian suicide attacks on civilian targets
Suicide
Israel conducts operation Defensive Wall in the West Bank, following a large number of Palestinian suicide attacks on civilian targets
June
Phase One Barrier Approved
Sharon's cabinet approves the first phase of a continuous West Bank barrier while stating that the structure is intended as a security measure.
Separation Barrier
Approves construction of the West Bank separation barrier during the Second Intifada.
August
Barrier Phase One Route Approved
Sharon's government approves the final route for the first construction phase of the West Bank separation barrier and Jerusalem envelope.
Other events (month unknown)
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Intifada, 2nd
Israel begins building the West Bank separation barrier during the Second Intifada
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