The USSR puts one of many refuseniks on trial ― Natan (Anatoly) Sharansky. The prosecution claims that he betrayed his homeland, spied for the West and distributed anti-Soviet propaganda. Sharansky is sentenced to 13 years in prison ― 3 in isolation and 10 in a labor camp.
July 17, 1978 3,200 Years of Documented Presence of the Jewish People in the Land of Israel, Genesis 15:18-21 Natan Sharansky sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment in USSR.
Jimmy Carter (1977–1981) The Camp David Accords, constituting a basis for peace between Israel and Egypt, are signed by Israel, Egypt and the United States. Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat receive the Nobel Prize for Peace this year.
26,000 immigrants arrive in Israel. The establishment of settlements in Samaria and in the Jordan valley continues, and an operation to establish mitzpim (hilltop settlements) begins in the Galilee.
“Palestine Regime Planned by Arabs; Will Reject Truce.” “In Damascus, the Arab League claims they will reject the proposed three-month truce in Palestine.” Source: New York Times (Reuters), May 13, 1948.
“According to a reliable source, approximately 1,000 men crossed the Transjordan and Lebanese frontiers into Palestine on 25, February in 100 trucks. These Arab irregulars are reported to be dressed in American type battle dress with orange Hattas. One detachment of some 500 men went to the Nablus area via Tubas, and was received by […]
“The mass evacuation, prompted partly by fear, partly by order of Arab leaders, left the Arab quarter of Haifa a ghost city… By withdrawing Arab workers their leaders hoped to paralyze Haifa.” Source: Time Magazine. p.25
The Zionist Executive convenes in Arad in order to outline the Zionist goals for the 1980s. Arye Dulzin, Chairman of the Executive, is critical of the fact that world Jewry accepted the Jewish Torah but is not willing to accept Zionist fulfillment.
January 26, 1980 Israel and Egypt establish full diplomatic ties.
A new currency in Israel, the shekel, replaces the lira that had been in use since the first days of the State.