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How it really was: Getting rid of myths – Was Israel ever socialist?

Two respected columnists have recently described Israel in its early years as “socialist.” They are totally wrong.

Then prime minister Levi Eshkol visits David Ben-Gurion at his home in Sde Boker to congratulate him on his 77th birthday in 1963
Then prime minister Levi Eshkol visits David Ben-Gurion at his home in Sde Boker to congratulate him on his 77th birthday in 1963
(photo credit: FRITZ COHEN/GPO)
ByAVRAHAM AVI-HAI
FEBRUARY 21, 2018 16:18
Updated: FEBRUARY 22, 2018 21:48
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