Israel history
Clearing the shadow: Celebrated American Col. David ‘Mickey’ Marcus’s true contribution to the IDF
David “Mickey” Marcus (nom de guerre – Mickey Stone) was a rare Jewish graduate of America’s prestigious West Point Military Academy, and served in the US Army during World War II.
Flydubai terror attempt brings to mind the hijackings of 1970s in Israeli consciousness - comment
From Weizmann computers to start-up nation: How Israel grew to become a high-tech powerhouse
The Altalena’s enduring lesson: Israel must choose unity over division - opinion
Rebel Jewish coin dating to anti-Roman revolt discovered in Israel
A rare half-shekel coin dug up in the Ein Gedi nature reserve was inscribed with the words “The Holy Jerusalem” in Hebrew.
Most Israeli youth do not know who Zionist leader Jabotinsky was, poll finds
The survey conducted by the right-wing polling agency shows a remarkable gap in Israel's youth regarding Ze'ev Jabotinsky.
Israel's first ally: The forgotten Paris-Jerusalem alliance - opinion
If the UK, US, and USSR had no desire to become Israel’s military ally, it was not too long before Paris filled the vacuum.
Archaeologists discover at least 50 ancient skeletons in Negev
Archaeologists have found a burial site in the Negev containing ancient skeletons that may have belonged to trafficked women.
Israel is like the Titan submersible: Frail and fragile - opinion
Ben-Gurion was warned repeatedly that should he carry out his pledge to declare statehood, we would be cast into a hostile sea of enemies who would determinedly bang against our hull.
Israel’s future: A tale of two (or three?) Zionisms - opinion
Jews should be able to decide to live in the best way possible, and the best place possible, without compromising on their beliefs – secular or religious.
Teddy Kollek, the father of modern Jerusalem
SECURITY AND DEFENSE: Kollek’s personality helped him push through policies that would likely have been defeated if he had been just righteous.
Moshe Dayan: Israel’s flawed hero
Dayan’s public and private faults do not eclipse his greatness, and maybe his shortcomings make for a more representative hero of his era and his country.
'The Ballad of Baruch Jamili': Forgotten story of an unsung Israeli hero
A simple, modest yet courageous fellow, Jamili was one of thousands of quiet unsung Israeli heroes who laid the foundations of Israel.
Israel Independence Day: Making the next generation of Jews better - opinion
ON THE 75th anniversary of the State of Israel, all of us should heed the words of Shalom Dror. We have an opportunity and responsibility to make sure we are building for tomorrow.
