2013 in Israel

none 2013 June 2021 Events in the year 2013 in Israel. yes Incumbents President of Israel – Shimon Peres Prime Minister of Israel – Benjamin Netanyahu (Likud) President of the Supreme Court – Asher Grunis Chief of General Staff – Benny Gantz Government of Israel – 32nd Government of Israel until March 18, 33rd Government of Israel Events January thumbnail|150px|March 20, 2013 – President of the United States Barack Obama begins a four-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories thumbnail|250px|Snow in Jerusalem during Storm Alexa thumbnail|250px|Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid party, celebrating the unprecedented success of his party in the elections, January 24, 2013. January 2 – Construction of the barrier on the Israeli–Egyptian border is completed in its main section.Batsheva Sobelman https://www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-xpm-2013-jan-02-la-fg-israel-africa-immigration-20130103-story.html Israel completes most of Egypt Los Angeles Times January 2, 2013 October 20, 2014 January 4 – Hundreds of thousands of people rally in Gaza in a show of unity between the governing Hamas, elected in 2006, and Fatah, in opposition since then. January 18 – Benjamin Netanyahu says in an interview that he will not destroy any more Israeli settlements during his second term. January 22 – The Elections for the 19th Knesset are held in Israel. The incumbent PM Benjamin Netanyahu's electoral alliance, Likud Yisrael Beiteinu, won a plurality of the seats in the legislative election, with 31 seats. January 30 – Israel allegedly launches an airstrike on a Syrian convoy transporting weapons to Hezbollah. Israel strikes Syrian weapons en route to Hezbollah https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Israel-strikes-Syrian-weapons-en-route-to-Hezbollah The Jerusalem Post Reuters January 30, 2013 October 20, 2014 Other sources stated the targeted site was a military research center in Jamraya responsible for developing biological and chemical weapons. Yaakov Lappin Analysis: Syria center long been on Israel's radar https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Analysis-Syria-center-long-been-on-Israels-radar The Jerusalem Post January 31, 2013 October 20, 2014 January 31 – United Nations report says that Israeli settlements must be immediately withdrawn without preconditions, to comply with article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention. February March March 5 – Swarms of locusts from Egypt enter Israel. A large, 3.5-month long, extermination scheme was employed by The Ministry of Agriculture, avoiding crop loss.Rami Shani http://news.walla.co.il/?w=/90/2622415 he:הכי ארבה שהיה כאן: צפו בנחילים מכסים את הנגב – וואלה! חדשות he Most locusts ever here: Watch swarms cover the Negev Walla! March 5, 2013 October 20, 2014Tamir Steinman http://www.mako.co.il/news-channel2/Channel-2-Newscast/Article-5cbf6693ee04d31004.htm he:חדשות 2 – הארבה בנגב הצטמצם בעקבות ריסוס של משרד החקלאות he Negev locust reduced following spraying by the Ministry of Agriculture March 6, 2013 mako October 20, 2014 March 18 – Benjamin Netanyahu presents his cabinet for a Knesset "Vote of Confidence". The 33rd government is approved that day and the members are sworn in.Marcy Oster https://www.jta.org/2013/03/18/news-opinion/israel-middle-east/israels-knesset-approves-new-government Israel's Knesset approves new government Jewish Telegraphic Agency March 18, 2013 October 20, 2014Moran Azulay Netanyahu's new government sworn in, holds first meeting March 18, 2013 http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4357924,00.html Ynetnews October 20, 2014 March 20 – President of the United States Barack Obama begins a four-day visit to Israel, the Palestinian territories and Jordan.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21854164 Obama vows Israeli friendship on first visit as president March 20, 2013 BBC News October 20, 2014James Warren http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/israel-visit-obama-faces-conflict-ridden-middle-east-article-1.1293547 Obama faces conflict-ridden Middle East during visit to a skeptical Israel Daily News New York March 20, 2014 October 20, 2014Harriet Sherwood March 20, 2013 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/mar/20/barack-obama-visits-israel Barack Obama visits Israel in effort to boost relations with Netanyahu The Guardian October 20, 2014 March 30 – Israel started to extract gas from the Tamar offshore field.Solomon Shoshanna Israel Begins Gas Production at Tamar Field in Boost to Economy https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-03-30/israel-begins-gas-production-at-tamar-field-in-boost-to-economy March 30, 2013 March 30, 2013 Ackerman, Gwen Bloomberg April April 17 – Two rockets fired from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula hit the Israeli resort of Eilat, but land in open areas, causing no damage. Three more rockets hit open areas in neighboring Jordan.https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-israel-explosions-idUKBRE93G06W20130417 Reuters Ori Lewis Rockets hit southern Israeli resort of Eilat April 17, 2013 October 20, 2014 April 25 – Israeli Air Force shoots down a drone off the coast of Haifa, allegedly belonging to Hezbollah. Yaakov Lappin IAF shoots down drone from Lebanon off Haifa https://www.jpost.com/Defense/IAF-shoots-down-drone-which-flew-south-from-Lebanon-311098 The Jerusalem Post April 25, 2013 October 20, 2014 May May 3 – Two additional Israeli air strikes against Syria reportedly take place May 3 and 5. Both targeted long-ranged weapons sent from Iran to Hezbollah. IAF strike in Syria targeted arms from Iran https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Report-IAF-strike-in-Syria-targeted-arms-coming-from-Iran-312036 The Jerusalem Post Reuters May 4, 2013 October 20, 2014Israel overnight strike targeted Iranian missile shipment meant for Hezbollah Gili Cohen Amos Harel May 5, 2013 Haaretz Reuters https://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/israel-overnight-strike-targeted-iranian-missile-shipment-meant-for-hezbollah-1.519224 https://web.archive.org/web/20130505090001/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/israel-overnight-strike-targeted-iranian-missile-shipment-meant-for-hezbollah-1.519224 dead May 5, 2013 October 20, 2014 16 May – Moran Mazor represents Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Rak Bishvilo”, ("Only for Him"). http://www.diggiloo.net/?2013il 2013 Israel – Rak bishvilo Diggiloo Thrush May 20 – 2013 Beersheba shootings; During a vendetta attack carried out in a Bank Hapoalim branch in Beersheba, an Israeli citizen enters a bank and opens fire with a pistol, killing four people and injuring five, then commits suicide. May 21 – During mine-clearance work in the Golan Heights, an IDF soldier is killed after stepping on a land mine. June June 18 – President Shimon Peres' 90th birthday celebrations at ICC in Jerusalem. Representatives from Israel and abroad attended the celebrations, including former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, singer Barbra Streisand, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and many more. July July 5 – According to anonymous U.S. officials, Israel launches an airstrike on Syria. It targeted Russian-made Yakhont anti-ship missiles near the city of Latakia, and killed several Syrian troops.Report: Israel behind recent strike on Syria missile depot, U.S. officials say https://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/report-israel-behind-recent-strike-on-syria-missile-depot-u-s-officials-say-1.535502 https://web.archive.org/web/20130713095544/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/report-israel-behind-recent-strike-on-syria-missile-depot-u-s-officials-say-1.535502 dead July 13, 2013 Haaretz July 12, 2013 October 20, 2014 July 10–20 – Israel women's national lacrosse team competed in the 2013 Women's Lacrosse World Cup, their first time competing in the competition, finishing 8th 18–30 July – The 19th Maccabiah Games are held with 7,500 athletes from Israel and Jewish communities throughout the world competing in 34 sports.Nineteenth Maccabiah Maccabiah 21 https://www.maccabiah.com/en/maccabiah/maccabiah-history/nineteenth-maccabiah July 28 – As a "good will gesture" to restart peace talks with the Palestinian Authority, Israel agrees to release 104 Palestinian prisoners, most of whom have been in jail since before the 1993 Oslo Accords.William Booth https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/israel-to-free-104-palestinian-prisoners/2013/07/28/390ad8d2-f7a3-11e2-a954-358d90d5d72d_story.html Peace talks set to begin after Israel agrees to free 104 Palestinian prisoners The Washington Post July 28, 2013 October 20, 2014 August August 10–18 – Israel sent 3 athletes to the 2013 World Championships in Athletics August 26 – The Metronit BRT system in Haifa begins operating.Maayana Miskin August 16, 2014 http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/170984 Haifa Launches 'Metronit' System Arutz Sheva October 20, 2014 September October October 22 – Israel's municipal elections. October 30 – Israel allegedly carries out an airstrike against a Syrian air defense site in Snawbar, 10 miles south of Latakia. Nicholas Blanford October 31, 2013 https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Security-Watch/2013/1031/Israel-blamed-for-airstrikes-at-Syrian-missile-base-video Israel blamed for airstrikes at Syrian missile base The Christian Science Monitor October 20, 2014 November November 6 – Former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman's trial for fraud and breach of trust ends with an acquittal.Elie Leshem Haviv Rettig Gur Haviv Rettig November 6, 2013 https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-political-fate-in-balance-liberman-verdict-expected-this-morning/ Avigdor Lieberman acquitted, will return to Foreign Ministry The Times of Israel October 20, 2014 November 11 – Avigdor Lieberman resumes his position as Foreign Minister. Prime Minister Netanyahu had previously been acting Foreign Minister, and had held the position in reserve for Lieberman should he be acquitted.Moran Azulay November 11, 2013 http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4452260,00.html Knesset's Left in uproar: 'Lieberman's as FM – bomb in peace process' Ynetnews October 20, 2014 December December 10 – The Knesset passes the "Law to Advance Competition and Limit Monopolization", aimed at breaking up the large conglomerates controlling a large part of the Israeli economy and increasing economic competition, so as to significantly lower the cost of living. The law, which came as the result of the 2011 social justice protests, forces Israel's large monopolies to sell a large percentage of their assets by banning business pyramids.David Shamah December 10, 2013 https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-law-makes-business-pyramids-history/ New law makes business 'pyramids' history The Times of Israel October 20, 2014 December 12 – Storm Alexa begins.Sharon Udasin October 21, 2013 https://www.jpost.com/National-News/Snow-begins-to-fall-as-winter-storm-rolls-in-334742 Israel begins to see snowfall as winter storm rolls in October 20, 2014 Israel, along with the occupied territories and other areas of the Middle East, sees days of heavy snowfall and rain. The storm causes widespread traffic disruptions and power outages, and forcing the temporary closure of several highways, schools, and Ben-Gurion International Airport. Jerusalem is completely paralyzed by deep snow and flooding, with residents told to stay indoors and roads leading to the city blocked.December 14, 2013 https://www.haaretz.com/news/national/1.563468 https://web.archive.org/web/20131214082334/http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/1.563468 dead December 14, 2013 Massive snowstorm shuts down Jerusalem Haaretz October 20, 2014 December 15 – Life begins returning to normal after Storm Alexa subsides.Yori Yalon Efrat Forsher Danny Brenner Nitzi Yaakov Yael Branovsky Gideon Alon Zeev Klein December 17, 2013 http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=14085 Life begins to return to normal in storm-hit country Israel HaYom October 20, 2014 December 16 – Israeli naval officer Shlomi Cohen, who was driving along the Israel–Lebanon border, is killed when a Lebanese soldier, acting without any orders, opens fire at his vehicle, and then flees his post. A few hours later, IDF soldiers operating in the area shoot two Lebanese soldiers after seeing what was termed "suspicious movement" across the border.http://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-shoots-2-lebanese-troops-after-soldier-killed/ Israel shoots 2 Lebanese troops after soldier killed CBS News December 16, 2014 Associated Press October 20, 2014 The soldier who killed Cohen later turns himself in to Lebanese authorities, who promise that he will be prosecuted. Yifa Yaakov December 17, 2014 https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-to-prosecute-serviceman-who-killed-idf-soldier/ Lebanon to prosecute serviceman who killed IDF soldier The Times of Israel October 20, 2014 December 22 – a pressure cooker bomb explodes on a public bus in the Tel Aviv suburb of Bat Yam, Israel. All casualties were averted because a few minutes earlier, a passenger on the bus had examined the contents of an unattended bag, and saw what looked like a bomb inside, which led all passengers and the driver to exit the vehicle. Notable deaths thumb|150px|Amnon Dankner thumb|150px|Dvora Omer thumb|150px|Yoram Kaniuk thumb|150px|Ovadia Yosef January 1 – Yaakov Friedman (born 1928), Sadigura Hasidic dynasty Rebbe and member of the Agudat Yisrael's Council of Torah SagesYair Ettinger January 1, 2013 https://www.haaretz.com/news/national/hasidic-leader-yaakov-friedman-the-admor-of-sadigura-dies-at-84-1.491294 https://web.archive.org/web/20130102053351/http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/hasidic-leader-yaakov-friedman-the-admor-of-sadigura-dies-at-84-1.491294 dead January 2, 2013 Hasidic leader Yaakov Friedman, the Admor of Sadigura, dies at 84 Haaretz October 20, 2014 January 2 – Zaharira Harifai (born 1929), Israeli actresshttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4327754,00.html Actress Zaharira Harifai Dies Yudilovitch Merav Ynetnews January 2, 2013 January 3, 2013 January 8 – Zvi Yavetz (born 1925), Israeli historian and Israel Prize laureatehttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4330099,00.html Israel Prize Laureate Prof. Zvi Yavetz Dies Brenner Neri Ynetnews January 8, 2013 January 8, 2013 January 14 – Yehudith Birk (born 1926), Israeli biochemist (Bowman–Birk protease inhibitor)https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=299497 Israel Prize laureate Yehudith Birk passes away at age 87 The Jerusalem Post January 14, 2013 January 14, 2013 January 18 – Ron Nachman (born 1942), Israeli politician and mayor of ArielItamar Fleishman January 18, 2013 http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4334214,00.html Itamar Fleishman Ynetnews October 20, 2014 January 21 – Zina Harman (born 1914), Israeli politicianhttps://www.knesset.gov.il/mk/eng/mk_eng.asp?mk_individual_id_t=389 Zina Herman Knesset October 20, 2014 February 6 – Menachem Elon (born 1923), Israeli jurist and author on Jewish lawAviel Magnezi Justice Menachem Elon dies February 6, 2013 http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4341723,00.html Ynetnews October 20, 2014 February 10 – David Hartman (born 1931), Jewish author and philosopherRabbi David Hartman dies at 81 Ynetnews Associated Press February 10, 2013 http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4343247,00.html October 20, 2014 February 10 – Sara Braverman (born 1918), member of the Jewish Parachutists of Mandate Palestine, was one of the first female fighters whom served in the Palmach, and the founding member of the IDF Women's CorpsDavid Lev February 10, 2013 http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/165076 Sarah Braverman, 'IDF's First Lady,' Passes Away Arutz Sheva October 20, 2014 February 17 – Shmulik Kraus (born 1935), Israeli actor and musicianhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4346081,00.html Musician Shmulik Kraus dies at 77 Ynetnews February 17, 2013 February 17, 2013 March 4 – Rabbi Menachem Froman (born 1945), Orthodox Jewish rabbi, peace activist and poetChavie Lieber March 4, 2013 https://www.jta.org/news/article/2013/03/04/3121096/rabbi-menachem-froman-religious-west-bank-leader-dies-of-cancer Jewish Telegraphic Agency Rabbi Menachem Froman, religious West Bank leader, dies October 20, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130422134953/http://www.jta.org/news/article/2013/03/04/3121096/rabbi-menachem-froman-religious-west-bank-leader-dies-of-cancer April 22, 2013 March 16 – Marina Solodkin (born 1952), Russian-born Israeli politician, Member of Knesset (1996–2013), strokeYifa Yaakov March 16, 2014 https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-mk-marina-solodkin-dies-of-stroke-in-latvia/ Former MK Marina Solodkin dies of stroke at 60 The Times of Israel October 20, 2014 April 2 – Vardimos Zeiler (born 1933), Israeli judge and head of various national public committeesYaron Druckman Aviel Magnezi http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4363189,00.html he:הלך לעולמו השופט בדימוס ורדי זיילר he Retired judge Vardi Zeiler dies Ynet April 3, 2014 October 20, 2014 April 5 – Amnon Dankner (born 1946), Israeli publicist and authorBoaz Fyler April 6, 2013 http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4364480,00.html Writer Amnon Dankner passes away at 67 Ynetnews October 20, 2014 April 9 – Mordechai Mishani (born 1945), Israeli politicianhttps://www.knesset.gov.il/mk/heb/mk.asp?mk_individual_id_t=709 he:מרדכי (מוטי) משעני he Mordechai (Moti) Mishani Knesset October 20, 2014 April 11 – Ram Karmi (born 1931), Israeli architectKeshet Rosenbloom April 11, 2013 https://www.haaretz.co.il/gallery/architecture/1.1991392 he:מת האדריכל רם כרמי he Architect Ram Karmi dies Haaretz October 20, 2014 April 12 – Ya'akov Yosef (born 1946), Israeli rabbi and politicianElad Benari http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/167050 Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Passes Away Arutz Sheva October 20, 2014 April 14 – Efi Arazi (born 1937), Israeli businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropisthttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4367985,00.html Efi Arazi, Israeli high-tech pioneer, passes away at age 76 April 14, 2013 Ynetnews October 20, 2014 April 15 – Benjamin Fain (born 1930), Israeli physicist and refusenikhttp://www.iba.org.il/bet/?type=1&entity=922758 he:הלך לעולמו פעיל העלייה הפרופ' בנימין פיין he Immigration activist Professor Benjamin Payne dies Reshet Bet April 15, 2014 October 20, 2014 April 29 – Pesah Grupper (born 1924), Israeli politician and former Minister of AgricultureAhiya Raved Former minister Grupper passes away at 88 April 30, 2013 http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4374104,00.html Ynetnews October 20, 2014 May 2 – Dvora Omer (born 1932), Israeli authorhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4375508,00.html Writer Dvora Omer passes away at 80 May 3, 2013 Ynetnews October 20, 2014 May 5 – Menachem Yedid (born 1918), Israeli politicianhttp://www.inn.co.il/News/Flash.aspx/404172 he:חבר הכנסת לשעבר מנחם ידיד הלך לעולמו he Former Knesset Member Menachem Yedid dies Arutz Sheva May 6, 2014 October 20, 2014 May 21 – Pnina Mor (born 1951), Israeli model May 23 – Michael Lev (born 1917), Israeli writer May 25 – Hanan Azran (born 1951), Israeli journalist and television host June 8 – Yoram Kaniuk (born 1930), Israeli authorMaayan Efrat Gil Hoffman June 8, 2013 https://www.jpost.com/National-News/Writer-painter-Yoram-Kaniuk-dies-at-83-315868 Writer, painter Yoram Kaniuk dies at 83 The Jerusalem Post October 20, 2014 June 10 – Yitzhak Shimoni (born 1926), Israeli editor, radio broadcaster and TV host June 11 – Rabbi Yehoshua Neuwirth (born 1927), author of a two-volume Hebrew language treatise "Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchatah" June 19 – Lt. General Aryeh Ivtsan (born 1928), the 8th Israeli chief of police June 21 – Uzi Meshulam (born 1952), Rabbi of Yemeni origin who became known for leading an armed standoff in 1994 as part of his struggle to expose the Yemenite Children Affair. August 2 – Alla Kushnir, 71, Russian–born Israeli chess Woman Grandmasterhttp://chess-news.ru/node/12979 ru:В Тель-Авиве ушла из жизни Алла Кушнир ru In Tel Aviv, Alla Kushnir dies August 11, 2013 Chess-News October 20, 2014 August 4 – Yitzhak Berman, 100, Ukrainian-born Israeli politician, member of the Knesset (1977–1984), Speaker (1980–1981), Minister of Energy and Water Resources (1981–1982)Former Knesset speaker Berman dies at 100 August 6 – Ze'ev Ben-Haim, 105, Israeli linguisthttp://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/273804 Celebrated Hebrew Language Genius Passes at Age 106 August 6, 2013 Arutz Sheva October 20, 2014 August 17 – Yehudit Arnon, 87, Israeli dancer, choreographer and dance company founder, winner of Israel Prize (1998)Shir Hacham https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/culture/2013-08-19/ty-article/.premium/israel-prize-winning-choreographer-dies/0000017f-f0e0-df98-a5ff-f3edcbdd0000 Yehudit Arnon, choreographer who won Israel Prize, dies at 87 Haaretz August 19, 2013 October 20, 2014 August 20 – Gabriel Balachsan, 37, Israeli rock musician and songwriterBen Shalev August 21, 2013 https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/culture/2013-08-21/ty-article/.premium/every-time-he-sang-a-song-he-died-a-little/0000017f-ef88-da6f-a77f-ff8e78550000 Gabriel Balachsan: Every time he sang a song he died a little Haaretz October 20, 2014 October 7 – Ovadia Yosef, 93, former Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel and foremost authority on Jewish lawhttps://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/08/world/middleeast/rabbi-ovadia-yosef-influential-spiritual-leader-in-israel-dies-at-93.html Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, Spiritual Leader of Israel's Sephardic Jews, Dies at 93 The New York Times Isabel Kershner Isabel Kershner October 7, 2013 October 20, 2014 November 26 – Arik Einstein, 74, Israeli singer-songwriter, his songs were described as the "soundtrack of Israel"http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/israeli-singer-arik-einstein-dies-660372 Israeli Singer Arik Einstein Dies at 74 David Caspi The Hollywood Reporter November 26, 2013 October 20, 2014 December 3 – Sefi Rivlin, 66, Israel Stand up and actor See also Israel Asia Modern history List of Israeli films of 2013 Illegal immigration from Africa to Israel 2013 in the State of Palestine Timeline of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict in 2013 References 2 2013 in Category:2010s in Israel Israel Israel Category:Years of the 21st century in Israel