War of Independence

Yohanan Elishuv, last surviving fighter who raised Eilat's Ink Flag in 1948, dies at 95

During the first truce in June 1948, Elishuv was transferred to the southern front under Uzi Narkiss. He was wounded after driving over a mine, but returned to combat after recovering.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yohanan Elishuv during the War of Independance.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir holds a press conference at the Etzel Museum in Tel Aviv, following the announcement that the wreck of the Altalena had been located intact at a depth of 503 meters off Israel’s coast. August 24, 2026.

Ben-Gvir took one of Likud's strongest symbols and turned it against Netanyahu - opinion

The Davidka cannon did not cause much damage, its range was short, and the destruction it caused was limited, but it made an enormous noise. Today's Davidka is named Itamar Ben-Gvir.

|ByBEN CASPIT
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen examining the Altalena exhibit following the discovery of the ship ‘Altalena’, at the Etzel Museum in Tel Aviv on August 24, 2026.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over credit after Altalena discovery

After Ben-Gvir issued a statement about the discovery without crediting Netanyahu, the prime minister avoided a joint appearance and photo with the minister, instead delivering his remarks alone.

|ByAVI SOLOMON, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shlomo Haimson in an undated picture.

IDF identifies remains of soldier killed in Cyprus, buried as unknown in Haifa since 1948

Shlomo Haimson was killed by guards at the detention camp in Cyprus during an escape attempt in September 1948.

|ByJAMES GENN

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."

APRIL 14, 2018ByTHELMA JACOBSON
Thelma Jacobsn's childhood home, with Israeli and American flags flying out front

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.”

APRIL 13, 2018ByEYLON LEVY
Left: NOAH KLIEGER shows his Auschwitz number tattoo. Right: URI AVNERY in his army uniform from the War of Independence in 1948

Grapevine: A multi-year anniversary

Celebrating history.

APRIL 7, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Crowds of people celebrate the founding of Israel in 1948.

A Machal “Unit” Citation An official Thank you from Israel - an injustice of 70 years unrequited, and Israel’s future.

FEBRUARY 18, 2018ByJERRY KLINGER
The Jerusalem Post

Middle Israel: The poetry of primary warriors

“Remember our names forever.”

FEBRUARY 1, 2018ByAMOTZ ASA-EL
Jews crowd onto a British army armoured car as they celebrate in downtown Jerusalem the morning after the United Nations voted on November 29, 1947 to partition Palestine which paved the way for the creation of the State of Israel on May 15, 1948.

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

JANUARY 18, 2018ByGOL KALEV
THE GRAVES of the Convoy of 35 in Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl Cemetery

November 29 – the Jewish Thanksgiving Day

Finally, let us remind the Arab world that the UN voted for two states, not for a Jewish state only.

NOVEMBER 27, 2017ByJUDEA PEARL
Jews crowd onto a British army armoured car as they celebrate in downtown Jerusalem the morning after the United Nations voted on November 29, 1947 to partition Palestine which paved the way for the creation of the State of Israel on May 15, 1948.

In the center of it all

Marking 70 years since the vote that changed history on November 29, 1947

NOVEMBER 22, 2017ByDAVID GEFFEN
Jews celebrate in the streets of Tel Aviv moments after the United Nations voted on November 29, 1947, to partition Palestine which paved the way for the creation of the State of Israel on May 15, 1948.

The Balfour declaration and Resolution 242

The documents provide a window into contrasting perspectives of the Arab-Israeli conflict and highlight the importance of the dual narrative.

OCTOBER 28, 2017ByMICHAEL COHEN
Lord Balfour declares the Hebrew University of Jerusalem open in painting by Leopold Pilichowski

Gutsy warriors: Eager Americans who joined Israel in the fight for its life

There were many tragic losses and times when things looked bleak.

OCTOBER 19, 2017ByELAINE MARGOLIN
American pilots who volunteered for Israel during the 1948 War of Independence.