War of Independence
'Not just history': Belongings of Gush Etzion heroes to be publicly displayed for first time
The traveling exhibit is part of a new educational initiative led by the Gush Etzion Regional Council to deepen the study of the area's history in schools.
Makeshift pistol from Israel's War of Independence to be displayed at Ha'emek Museum for first time
IDF recovers remains of soldier killed in War of Independence after 78 years
'Bravery never belonged to one gender': Israel's female combat legacy preserved in Ashkelon
Remembering the life of Irgun member and activist Shulamit Dissentshik
Avi Nesher’s ‘Image of Victory’ is a triumph of cinema - review
Image of Victory is not so much a political movie as an existential statement about the price paid, quite literally, for the image of the title.
Happy 4th of July: Israel to commemorate War of Independence moment
As well as American Independence Day, July 4 signifies the 1976 Entebbe rescue operation.
July 4th: America's 245th birthday, and what it meant for US Jews
The Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution had significant meaning for the Jewish communities of the 13 Colonies, due to the importance of religious freedom.
PA TV distorts Israeli archives, claiming Arabs were massacred en masse
Palestinian TV host Nasser Al-Lahham has also compared incoming Prime Minister-designate Naftali Bennett to Adolf Eichmann.
East Jerusalem land ownership: Different rules for Jews, Arabs
Just after the 1948-1949 War of Independence, the Absentee Assets Law was used to take over homes and lands that Arabs had left empty or abandoned during or following the fighting.
On eve of Iran talks, Netanyahu warns Tehran against harming Israel
During his speech in Jaffa, Netanyahu spoke of the difficulty of relying on allies and friends, and the importance of self-defense.
On this day: Israel held first ever elections for Knesset in 1949
Israel's first election for Knesset was scheduled to take place in October of 1948, but was postponed due to Israel's bloody and long-fought War for Independence.
Netanyahu honors fighters responsible for opening road to Jerusalem
The prime minister further announced grants for discharged soldiers, and particularly individual soldiers, since they are not entitled to unemployment benefits.
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.”
