War of Independence
Avraham Saide: The 100th anniversary of British-Palestinian passport No. 1
Avraham Saide grew up wearing a Turkish fez before donning a British trilby, and obtaining, upon request, the first known passport issued during the British Mandatory rule.
Clearing the shadow: Celebrated American Col. David ‘Mickey’ Marcus’s true contribution to the IDF
The Palestinian national movement has yet to accept Israel’s right to exist - opinion
King Abdullah’s UN attack on Israel overlooks Jordan’s own troubled history - opinion
November 29 – the Jewish Thanksgiving Day
Finally, let us remind the Arab world that the UN voted for two states, not for a Jewish state only.
In the center of it all
Marking 70 years since the vote that changed history on November 29, 1947
The Balfour declaration and Resolution 242
The documents provide a window into contrasting perspectives of the Arab-Israeli conflict and highlight the importance of the dual narrative.
Gutsy warriors: Eager Americans who joined Israel in the fight for its life
There were many tragic losses and times when things looked bleak.
Founding member of Israel's 101 Squadron dies at age of 94
Mitchell Flint volunteered to fly for Israel and was one of the founding members of Machal
First Wrong, then Hate
Honoring the man behind the war
With ‘In Our Hands,’ a film about the battle for Jerusalem during the Six Day War, Arik Achmon discusses the sacrifices he and his comrades made in order for Israel to survive.
A hero of two armies: From the front lines of WWII to Israel's War of Independence
“I was really ‘born’ in Jerusalem,” Brodetzky insists. “My soul has always been intertwined there.”
Wanted: Seeking people present at the creation
‘The Youth of 1948’ project documents the experiences of those living in Israel during the last days of the of the Mandate period, the War of Independence and the state’s creation.
1967 and the myth of Palestinian victimization
The days of David vs. Goliath and the image of Israel as a country threatened with imminent destruction are long gone.