2012 in Israel

2012
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Israel
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See also: Other events of 2012
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Events in the year 2012 in Israel.

Incumbents

Events

Israeli–Palestinian conflict

Operation Pillar of Defense. From top to bottom right: A Qassam rocket fired from a civilian area in Gaza towards Israel, Wreckage of Hamas Governmental building in Gaza after Israeli rocket strike, Building in Rishon LeZion hit by a Hamas rocket, both photos at the bottom are of the Israeli air defense system Iron Dome as it intercepts rockets fired from the Gaza Strip at Israel.
The UN General Assembly approves a motion granting Palestine non-member observer state status. UN observer state status voting results were:
  In favour   Against   Abstentions   Absent   Non-members

The most prominent events related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict that occurred during 2012 include:

Predicted and scheduled events

Notable deaths

Major public holidays

See also

References

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