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.

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.
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

Female combat paramedic soldiers stationed at their army base in Be’eri, just a few kilometers from the Gaza border.

'Bravery never belonged to one gender': Israel's female combat legacy preserved in Ashkelon


War and peace: Jerusalem remembered from an Arab perspective

Ibrahim Elayam is one of many characters you don’t often hear about who has a wealth of stories about the capital.

IBRAHIM ELAYAM and his guide dog stand outside his family home in the Beit Safafa neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Israel's right to the land born of prophetic vision and blood, says Deri

“The price of our freedom was purchased in blood,” Deri said.

Gush Etzion memorial service for Yom Hazikaron

The Battle of Kibbutz Gesher - history

The stand of Kibbutz Gesher in the War of Independence would be described by military historian Meir Pa’il as more impressive than that of any of the settlements fending off attacks.

An IDF soldier stands guard outside the kibbutz Gesher police station during the War of independence.

The mother who defended her home during Israel’s War of Independence

Zipporah Rosenfeld, a fighter and a mother, faced an impossible dilemma: family or country?

Yehiel, Yossi and Zipporah Rosenfeld before the start of the battles for Gush Etzion

Israel's Independence Day: Meaningful memorial sites

Israel's Independence Day is the perfect opportunity to deepen our historical connection with IDF soldiers who gave their lives for their country.

MITZPOR ASSAF SIBONI

Basking in our nascent independence

In 1950, more than a million Israelis celebrated the nation’s second birthday.

MEMBERS OF Kibbutz Gan Shmuel march on Israel’s second Independence Day, in Hadera in 1950.

The Nation-State Law: What was our original sin?

True democracy means equal rights and equal duties.

 Palestinian flags flutter at a protest against the Nation-State Law in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, August 11th, 2018

U.S. fighter pilot who was Israeli war veteran to be buried in Arlington

Lichtman, who died in March at 94 and was buried in Hollywood, Florida, will be interred Friday at the cemetery in suburban Washington, DC.

Prince Harry of Britain visits Arlington National Cemetery

Nahal Oz considers evacuating

Moshe Dayan

How it really was: The dead chicken squawked

Negev Brigade and Kibbutz Dorot members resting after a May 15, 1948 battle