Historical Events tagged with "Ariel Sharon"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Politics & Government

Assassination of Israeli Minister Rehavam Ze'evi

October 17th, 2001 23 years ago

Rehavam Ze'evi, the Israeli tourism minister, was assassinated in Jerusalem by Hamdi Quran, a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). This marked a significant escalation in political violence, as Ze'evi became the highest-ranking Israeli official killed in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The assassination fueled tensions and led to a military response from Israel, indicating the volatile nature of the region during this period.

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Military & Warfare

Israeli Forces Invade Southern Lebanon

June 6th, 1982 42 years ago

On June 6, 1982, Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon orchestrated an invasion into southern Lebanon, termed Operation Peace for the Galilee. The soldiers advanced rapidly towards Beirut, aiming to combat the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and establishing Israeli military presence in the region. This operation marked a significant escalation in Israeli-Lebanese tensions, resulting in a protracted conflict within Lebanon and significant shifts in geopolitical alliances throughout the Middle East.

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