Historical Events tagged with "lod"
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Lod Airport Massacre by Japanese Red Army
Members of the Japanese Red Army launched an attack at Lod Airport, resulting in the deaths of 24 individuals and injuries to 78 others. Carrying automatic weapons and grenades, they targeted travelers and airport security. The attack was part of a larger plan to promote their ideology. The relationship between international terrorism and specific geopolitical tensions was highlighted as the group sought to bring attention to their cause.
Continue ReadingBen-Gurion Orders Expulsion of Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion ordered the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla during the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict. This decision was made as Israeli forces aimed to secure territory and establish control over the area amid ongoing hostilities. The expulsion resulted in thousands of Palestinians being forcibly displaced from their homes, contributing to a significant demographic change in the region at the time.
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