HistoryMarch 11, 2021
Operation Tzur Israel Ends
On March 11, 2021, the last flight of Operation Tzur Israel landed, bringing the airlift to about 2,000 Ethiopian immigrants.
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History1986
Avera Mengistu Is Born
Avera Mengistu was born in Ethiopia in 1986. He was held in Gaza from 2014 until 2025.
HistoryJanuary 5, 1985
Operation Moses Ends
In early January 1985 the covert airlift of Ethiopian Jews from Sudan to Israel ended after public disclosure. Flights had begun in November 1984. Contemporary counts of those brought to Israel range from about 7,000 to 10,000.
HistoryApril 23, 1982
Israel Evacuates Yamit
On April 23, 1982, the Israel Defense Forces removed the last resisters from Yamit before the Sinai was returned to Egypt.
HistoryFebruary 26, 1980
Egypt and Israel Exchange Ambassadors
On February 26, 1980, Egypt and Israel exchanged ambassadors. Saad Mortada presented his credentials in Jerusalem.
HistoryNovember 25, 1979
Israel Returns the Alma Oil Field
On November 25, 1979, Israel returned the Alma oil fields on the Gulf of Suez to Egypt.
HistoryMarch 26, 1979
Egypt and Israel Sign a Peace Treaty
On this day, March 26, 1979, Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin signed the Egypt–Israel peace treaty in Washington, witnessed by Jimmy Carter.
HistoryOctober 27, 1978
Sadat and Begin Are Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
On 27 October 1978, Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin were named winners of the Nobel Peace Prize.
HistoryMarch 3, 1971
Israeli Black Panthers Hold Their First Demonstration
On this day, March 3, 1971, the Israeli Black Panthers held their first demonstration in Jerusalem after a permit was denied and organizers were detained.
HistoryJuly 23, 1968
The PFLP Hijacks El Al Flight 426
On July 23, 1968, El Al Flight 426 landed in Algiers after three PFLP members seized it on the way from Rome.
HistorySeptember 1, 1967
The Khartoum Summit Adopts the Three Noes
On September 1, 1967, Arab heads of state in Khartoum resolved: no peace with Israel, no recognition, and no negotiations.
HistoryNovember 5, 1945
Anti-Jewish Riots Break Out in Tripoli, Libya
On this day, November 5, 1945, anti-Jewish riots broke out in Tripoli. Over three days, about 120 Jews were killed in the city and nearby towns.
History1920
Harold “Smoky” Simon Is Born
Harold “Smoky” Simon was born in Johannesburg in 1920. He later helped build the Israeli Air Force.
HistoryMarch 12, 1915
Alexandria Refugees Resolve to Form a Jewish Legion
On March 12, 1915, Jewish refugees in Alexandria signed a resolution to form a Jewish legion and offer it to Britain.
HistoryAugust 23, 1903–August 28, 1903
Herzl Proposes a Jewish Settlement in East Africa
At the Sixth Zionist Congress in August 1903, Theodor Herzl proposed a British offer of land in East Africa.
Historyearly February 1616 (death day uncertain)
Samuel Pallache Dies
Samuel Pallache, Moroccan Jewish envoy to the Dutch Republic, died in The Hague in early February 1616. The exact death day is not established. He was buried at Beth Haim in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel.