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
How it really was: The dead chicken squawked
Moving forward
We can all agree that Palestinians did flee or were expelled, and most of those Arab villages and towns are no more. Where we disagree is why.
Remains of fallen female soldier found after 70 years
25 year-old Private Liebke Schaeffer was killed defending Kibbutz Yad Mordechai against an Egyptian assault.
Pigeons, winged warriors that helped Israel to victory 70 years ago
Lacking communication devices during the war, the Israeli forces relied on a clandestine network of 68 dovecots spread across the country, and ran 'pigeoneer' courses for soldiers.
Two flags flying, and 'I love them both the same'
For one proud American-Israeli great-grandmother, dual loyalty has always been a "non-issue."
Building a state in the shadow of the Holocaust
“This time, I was not fighting for my personal survival. I was fighting for the survival of the Jewish nation, for the future of the Jewish nation.”
Grapevine: A multi-year anniversary
Celebrating history.
A Machal “Unit” Citation An official Thank you from Israel - an injustice of 70 years unrequited, and Israel’s future.
Middle Israel: The poetry of primary warriors
“Remember our names forever.”
Aborting was not an option
Remembering the Lamed-Heh on the 70th anniversary of the battle that killed 35 fighters trying to save Gush Etzion during the War of Independence
