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Major Events of July 2014: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from July 2014 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of July 2014: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Jul 2014 Ukraine Resumes Offensive Against Pro-Russian Rebels: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced the resumption of military operations against pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, escalating the ongoing conflict in the region.
  • 02 Jul 2014 WHO Emergency Meeting on Ebola Outbreak: The World Health Organization convened an emergency meeting of 11 health ministers in Accra, Ghana, to address the West Africa Ebola epidemic, which had infected 763 people and caused 468 deaths.
  • 03 Jul 2014 Chinese President Xi Jinping Visits South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in South Korea to meet President Park Geun-hye, a diplomatic visit occurring shortly after a North Korean missile launch, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions in the region.
  • 04 Jul 2014 United States Independence Day: The United States celebrates its annual Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and marking the country's formal separation from British colonial rule.
  • 05 Jul 2014 Indian Nurses Rescued from ISIS Captivity in Iraq: Forty-six Indian nurses, who were held hostage by ISIS in Tikrit, Iraq for nearly a month, were safely repatriated and arrived at Cochin Airport in Kochi, India. Their rescue marked a significant humanitarian relief effort during the ongoing conflict in Northern Iraq.
  • 06 Jul 2014 Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Escalation: Six Israeli nationals were arrested for the murder of Muhammad Abu Khdeir, a Palestinian teenager. Tensions escalated with ongoing clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police in East Jerusalem. In response to over 25 rockets fired from Gaza into Israel on Sunday, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) launched airstrikes against 6 Hamas militants. Over the preceding three weeks, more than 150 mortars and rockets had been fired into civilian areas in Israel.
  • 07 Jul 2014 Operation Protective Edge Escalates: Hamas' Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades launch over 80 rockets into southern Israel, provoking Israeli Air Force retaliation that kills nine militants. Israel Defense Forces mobilize 1,500 reservists in response to the escalating conflict.
  • 08 Jul 2014 Operation Protective Edge Begins: Israel launches a 'counter-terrorist operation' dubbed Operation Protective Edge against Hamas in Gaza, signaling a significant military intervention in the ongoing conflict.
  • 09 Jul 2014 Gaza-Israel Conflict Escalation: The Israeli military intensified attacks on the Gaza Strip, conducting 130 strikes on Hamas targets in response to over 250 rockets fired into Israeli territory. The Operation Protective Edge resulted in 40 Palestinian deaths.
  • 10 Jul 2014 Hamas Threatens Attacks as Israeli-Palestinian Tensions Escalate: Hamas issued threats of terror attacks and potential stabbings against Israel, concurrent with ongoing Israeli airstrikes. In a related incident, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) arrested two Palestinians attempting to enter Israel with a car bomb via the West Bank.
  • 11 Jul 2014 Ukrainian Conflict Escalates in Sloviansk: In a significant development in the 2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine, Ukrainian forces reclaimed the city of Sloviansk. Documents revealed that pro-Russian insurgent leader Igor Strelkov was allegedly sentenced to multiple death penalties under a Stalin-era law. In a tragic incident, twenty-three Ukrainian Army soldiers were killed when rebels launched a BM-21 Grad rocket attack near the Russian border.
  • 12 Jul 2014 Violent Day in Iraq: Multiple Attacks in Baghdad and Kirkuk: A series of violent incidents occurred in Iraq, including a gunmen attack in East Baghdad that killed 29 people, with 20 of the victims being women, and twin bombings in Kirkuk that claimed at least 28 lives, reflecting the ongoing instability in the region.
  • 13 Jul 2014 Germany Wins 2014 FIFA World Cup: Germany emerged victorious in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 in an intense extra-time final at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mario Götze scored the decisive goal, securing Germany's fourth World Cup title.
  • 14 Jul 2014 Israel-Gaza Conflict Escalation: After 7 days of intense conflict, Israel had struck Gaza 1,320 times, while Gaza had fired 940 rockets at Israel, indicating a severe and escalating military confrontation.
  • 15 Jul 2014 Operation Protective Edge Ceasefire Breakdown: An Egypt-mediated ceasefire agreement was accepted by Israel but rejected by Hamas. Despite the IDF suspending airstrikes for six hours, rocket fire from Gaza continued, prompting the IDF to resume military operations. The death toll in Gaza had reached 190, and the IDF reported a rocket launch from Syria that set fire to the Golan Heights.
  • 16 Jul 2014 Gaza Conflict Escalates: The death toll in Gaza surpasses 200 people following Israeli air strikes. Israel has bombed 60 targets, primarily in northern Gaza, while hundreds of rockets continue to be fired from Gaza into Israel, with many intercepted by the Iron Dome missile-defense system.
  • 17 Jul 2014 Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Shot Down: Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a Boeing 777, was tragically shot down near the Ukraine-Russia border, resulting in the complete loss of all 298 passengers and crew members. The incident occurred during the ongoing conflict in the Donbass region, marking a significant international tragedy.
  • 18 Jul 2014 Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Shot Down: Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was tragically shot down over Eastern Ukraine by a Buk surface-to-air missile launched from pro-Russian separatist-controlled territory, resulting in the complete loss of all 298 lives on board. This devastating incident marked a critical moment in the 2014 Ukraine conflict, drawing international condemnation and heightened tensions between Russia and the West.
  • 19 Jul 2014 Operation Protective Edge: During the Israel-Gaza conflict, Hamas reported that Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip had resulted in over 300 casualties, including civilians and militants. The operation was characterized by thousands of rocket launches into Israel and extensive Israeli military strikes.
  • 20 Jul 2014 Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Tragedy: Separatist rebels in Ukraine transported all 196 bodies from the downed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 to an undisclosed location, further complicating the investigation of the tragic incident.
  • 21 Jul 2014 MH17 Investigation Begins Amid Renewed Fighting: International investigators arrived to investigate the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash site, while fighting rekindled near Donetsk, Ukraine, creating challenging conditions for the investigation.
  • 22 Jul 2014 Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Victim Identification: In Kharkiv, Ukraine, forensic experts began the process of identifying victims from the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash. Only 200 bodies were delivered out of the 282 bodies claimed by pro-Russian separatists.
  • 23 Jul 2014 Pro-Russian Separatist Admits BUK Missile System Involvement: Alexander Khodakovsky, a pro-Russian separatist commander from the Vostok Battalion, confirmed that rebels possessed BUK missile systems potentially responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. He suggested the system might have been returned to Russia to eliminate evidence of its presence.
  • 24 Jul 2014 US Alleges Russian Artillery Attacks in Ukraine: The United States claimed to have evidence that Russia was using artillery to attack Ukrainian military positions, supporting allegations of direct Russian involvement in the conflict with pro-Russian separatists.
  • 25 Jul 2014 Air Algérie Flight 5017 Crash: Air Algérie Flight 5017 crashed in Mali, resulting in the tragic loss of all 116 passengers on board. The plane reportedly lost contact with ground control after pilots reported encountering severe storm conditions.
  • 26 Jul 2014 2014 Israel-Gaza Conflict Ceasefire Negotiations: On July 26, 2014, Israel agreed to halt its offensive on the Gaza Strip while negotiations for a wider ceasefire continued. Despite the ceasefire attempt, Hamas continued to violate the agreement. The offensive had resulted in over 900 deaths, with Israel extending the ceasefire for four hours and considering further extensions, while Hamas refused to cooperate.
  • 27 Jul 2014 Israel-Gaza Conflict Escalation: The 2014 Israel-Gaza conflict intensifies as an Israeli Defense Force soldier is killed by mortar fire, and Hamas continues rocket attacks, breaking an attempted ceasefire.
  • 28 Jul 2014 Ukrainian Forces Reclaim Territory from Pro-Russian Rebels: Ukrainian military forces successfully retook strategic locations including Savur Mohyla, Debaltseve, and Shakhtarsk in Donetsk from pro-Russian separatists. In response, the US and EU escalated sanctions against Russia.
  • 29 Jul 2014 Intense Israel-Gaza Conflict Escalates: On July 29, 2014, the Israel-Gaza conflict reached a critical point with 18 people killed in airstrikes on Gaza City. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted over 200 airstrikes, with media reports suggesting up to 128 Palestinian casualties, making it the bloodiest day of the conflict.
  • 30 Jul 2014 Gaza Conflict Casualties: The ongoing conflict in Gaza resulted in a devastating death toll, with 1,346 Palestinians killed, alongside 56 Israeli soldiers and 3 Israeli civilians, underscoring the human cost of the prolonged hostilities.
  • 31 Jul 2014 Israel-Hamas Humanitarian Cease-Fire: Israel and Hamas agreed to a 72-hour humanitarian cease-fire. Controversially, the United States simultaneously agreed to resupply arms to Israel, including rocket launchers, mortar rounds, and grenades, despite widespread condemnation of civilian casualties in Gaza.