Israeli history

Israeli history

The history of Israel encompasses the history of the modern State of Israel, as well as that of the Jews in the Land of Israel.

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Piyyutim

History; Israeli history

Medieval Jewish synagogue hymns and poems added to standard prayers of the talmudic liturgy.

P'sikta Rabbati

History; Israeli history

Medieval Midrash on the scriptural reading in synagogues for special Sabbaths and holiday.

Sevres Conference

History; Israeli history

Meeting between Great Britain, France, and Israel in Sevres, a Parisian suburb, after Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, at which the three nations agreed to a military attack on Egypt.

Meeting held at a villa in Wannsee, Germany, on January 20, 1942, to coordinate the implementation of the “Final Solution.” Chaired by Reinhard Heydrich and attended by Adolf Eichmann and many other ...

Aqaba Summit

History; Israeli history

Meeting held in the Jordanian city of Aqaba in 2003 between U.S., Israeli, and Arab officials. Upon endorsement by the Quartet (U.S., Russia, E.U., and the U.N.), a plan was announced which would ...

Cairo Dialogue

History; Israeli history

Meeting in Cairo amongst leaders of Palestinian factions, including Fatah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad, in 2002 due to international pressure in the wake of the suicide attacks against Israel. The talks ...

Maronites

History; Israeli history

Members of the largest Uniate church in the Arab world. The Uniate churches at various periods accepted the Vatican's authority but retained a measure of autonomy. The Maronites who migrated to ...