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
Celebrating a ‘Portrait of Victory’ for Israeli cinema
“It’s the 21st century, it’s no longer about good and bad guys. We’ve gone past that point. It’s about two conflicting narratives, each of which is searching for its own portrait of victory.”
President Rivlin eulogizes Irgun fighter Yair Assiskovitz
The late Irgun fighter, following his involvement in the 1948 War, would become one of the founders of the IDF's Department of Casualties.
The unknown story of smuggling weapons to help win Israel's independence
Never before have readers gotten such an inside look at some very feisty – but also courageous and noble – characters, who changed the course of history.
Wall collapse uncovers mural from Israeli War of Independence
A mural drawn by an Israeli soldier in the midst of the 1948 Israeli War of Independence was uncovered after a wall collapsed amid construction work in the city of Mevaseret Zion.
Lost 1948 locket honoring deceased soldier to be returned to nephew
During renovation works in an apartment in Nachlaot, a locket carrying the name 'Eliaz' was found. Eliezer Zeltzer died in 1948. Four years later, his father founded a winery naming it after him.
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.
