1981 ⟶ End of Iranian Hostage Crisis and Assassination of Anwar Sadat

The 444-day Iranian hostage crisis comes to an end. Egyptian...
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🪖 Assassination of Hasan al-Banna

Hasan al-Banna, leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, is assassinated by Egyptian security forces.⟶
Assassination of Hasan al-Banna (1949)
Muslim BrotherhoodAssassinationPolitical ViolenceIslamismEgyptPost-Colonialism20th CenturyIdeology
EgyptEgypt

🇮🇱 Israel Declares Jerusalem as its Capital

In a move not recognized internationally, Israel confirms its capital as the united Jerusalem.⟶
Israel Declares Jerusalem as its Capital (1980)
Israeli-Palestinian conflictJerusalemPoliticsTerritorial DisputeInternational RelationsMiddle EastCityCapitalDisputed TerritoryZionism
IsraelIsrael

🕊️ End of Iranian Hostage Crisis and Assassination of Anwar Sadat

The 444-day Iranian hostage crisis comes to an end. Egyptian president Anwar Sadat is assassinated by militants opposed to his autocratic policies and recognition of Israel Succeeded by Muhammad Hosni Mubarak.⟶
End of Iranian Hostage Crisis and Assassination of Anwar Sadat (1981)
Iranian Hostage CrisisEgyptAssassinationAnwar SadatRevolutionIslamismMiddle EastPolitical ViolenceInternational RelationsAnti-Americanism
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