2007 in Israel

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The following events occurred in the year 2007 in Israel.

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Events

Israeli–Palestinian conflict

The most prominent events related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict which occurred during 2007 include:

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Israel participates in the Annapolis Conference, November 27, 2007

Notable Palestinian militant operations against Israeli targets

The most prominent Palestinian militant acts and operations committed against Israeli targets during 2007 include:

Notable Israeli military operations against Palestinian militancy targets

The most prominent Israeli military counter-terrorism operations (military campaigns and military operations) carried out against Palestinian militants during 2007 include:

Notable deaths

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Yuri Stern
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Yisrael Poliakov

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Battle of Gaza (2007)</span> Hamas takeover of the Gaza Strip from Fatah

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