Historical Events tagged with "West Bank"
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.
Yasser Arafat Celebrates in Hebron
Yasser Arafat returned to Hebron to celebrate the handover of the city from Israeli control. This event marked his first visit to Hebron in over 30 years, with many Palestinians joining in the festivities to commemorate the significance of the event. The transfer of authority was part of the Israel-Palestine peace process and aimed at enhancing Palestinian self-determination.
Continue ReadingIsraeli Army Withdraws from Nablus
The Israeli army completed its withdrawal from Nablus in 1995 as part of the Oslo Accords. This accord aimed to establish a framework for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. The withdrawal was a significant aspect of the negotiations, symbolizing hope for Palestinian self-governance. The event marked a shift in military control of the area, leading to the Palestinian Authority gaining governance over Nablus, impacting the dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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