War of Independence

IDF Chief Zamir says current soldiers are greatest generation since War of Independence

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir praises soldiers as the greatest since the War of Independence and vows to eliminate threats to northern Israel.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits the 36th Division in southern Lebanon, published April 29, 2026.
The hat of Moshe Silberschmidt, the last commander of Gush Etzion, and the wool sweater of Palmach fighter and combat medic Uriel Ofek, April 21, 2026.

'Not just history': Belongings of Gush Etzion heroes to be publicly displayed for first time

Makeshift pistol built by 16-year-old Uzi Aharoni in 1948, to be displayed at the HaEmek Museum in the Galilee, northern Israel, April 21, 2026.

Makeshift pistol from Israel's War of Independence to be displayed at Ha'emek Museum for first time

IDF Private Dov Permat who was killed in battle in the Malkiya area in 1948

IDF recovers remains of soldier killed in War of Independence after 78 years


The Zionist Quiz

Inside the yearly Zionist Quiz, sponsored by The World Zionist Organization, the Zionist Council in Israel and the Ministry of Jerusalem and Heritage,

The Zionist Quiz

7 Shocking Ways The US Sought To Prevent The Creation Of Israel - From Ben Gurion's Biography

The Jerusalem Post

Amid Jerusalem UNESCO row, what future does the capital face?

A country whose capital city is unrecognized by most of the world is not fully independent.

Fireworks explode over Jerusalem at the close of the Israel’s 50th anniversary gala show on Independence Day in 1998

Touring the battlefields of the past

Many of these sites may go unnoticed in daily life, as one becomes used to seeing them or is not aware of their existence.

People at the Western Wall in Jerusalem

The pioneering spirit: A look back at Israel’s famed paratroopers

Even before the declaration of State of Israel, Jews had been parachuting into enemy territory.

An Israeli paratrooper takes part in a military exercise at the Palmahim air force base

Editorial: Remaining vigilant in protecting Israel's democratic values

On the 69th anniversary of the state’s establishment we should remain vigilant in protecting our democratic values as stated in the Declaration of Independence.

A military parade takes to the streets on Independence Day, 1950

When craziness makes sense

Israel at 69, re-finding American deterrence.

Women watch pro-Israel supporters wave Israeli flags and rally at Times Square in New York, to show support during Operation Protective Edge, summer 2014

Bobby Kennedy’s 1948 visit to the Palestine front lines

In April 1948, one month before Israel declared independence, Robert Kennedy traveled to Palestine to report on the conflict for the Boston Post.

Robert F. (Bobby) Kennedy standing on Julian’s Way, Jerusalem, known today as King David Street, April 1948. Barbed wire and a British Army checkpost can be seen in the background

Yigal Allon – War of Independence hero and mensch

Allon was a mensch, open minded and with the ability to make anyone he happened to be talking with feel important and worthy.

A view of the Jordan valley

Israel remembers fallen soldiers, terror victims

From sorrow to celebration, 'The Jerusalem Post' provides live updates from Israel's most emotional day.

The official Memorial Day State Ceremony at Mt. Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem