War of Independence
Drafts of Ben-Gurion's 'Revolution of the Spirit' speech unveiled in honor of first PM's death
“This document is an invitation to rethink ‘the day after’ and what is required of us in our own day,” Director General of the Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute, Eitan Donitz, said.
Israel Independence Day: 1948 calls out to a broken 2025 - opinion
Settler leader to 'Post': Gush Etzion is a critical asset for Israel’s future - opinion
Palestinians should be resettled in Arab countries that expelled their Jews - opinion
Jewish jams return
Legendary singer-songwriter Ariel Zilber will headline the revival of Aharit Hayamim – a religious reggae, rock concert with a connection to the 1948 War of Independence.
Books: The spies of 1948 who helped win the war
Behind enemy lines at the birth of the Israeli secret service.
From the Editor: Captain Appel
His connection with Zionism was reinforced while serving in the Royal Scots Greys cavalry, when he was sent to Mandate Palestine to fight with a saber and rifle on horseback.
Egyptian memorial in Israel in a state of disrepair
The monument was erected in 1989 following the Camp David Peace Treaty signed by the two sides.
A salute to Machal
In Israel’s fateful War of Independence, thousands of volunteers came from 59 countries to fight with their brethren and played a pivotal role in winning the war.
The Pink Flour Mill – history as romance
While Hannun’s account is kitchen-table history, what actually happened was that the overwhelming majority of Mandate Arabs left what was then the newly-established State of Israel on their own accor
War and peace: Jerusalem remembered from an Arab perspective
Ibrahim Elayam is one of many characters you don’t often hear about who has a wealth of stories about the capital.
Israel's right to the land born of prophetic vision and blood, says Deri
“The price of our freedom was purchased in blood,” Deri said.
The Battle of Kibbutz Gesher - history
The stand of Kibbutz Gesher in the War of Independence would be described by military historian Meir Pa’il as more impressive than that of any of the settlements fending off attacks.
The mother who defended her home during Israel’s War of Independence
Zipporah Rosenfeld, a fighter and a mother, faced an impossible dilemma: family or country?
