David Ben-Gurion
Israel at 78: Unbowed, strong, and determined as it swings between a miracle and a mess - comment
It has been a year of sirens and safe rooms, of long stints of reserve duty, of families stretched to the breaking point. A year of loss, strain, and uncertainty.
Newly published documents belonging to Israel's first prime minister reveal eerily relevant message
Time to implement Ben-Gurion’s vision: Litani River is Israel's natural northern border - opinion
Capturing a nation: Werner Braun’s photographic journey
Eyal Zamir likely to lead IDF into a new era: 'Small and smart' is over
MIDDLE ISRAEL: Zamir’s two civilian years in the Defense Ministry will also be useful in terms of his task’s most prickly dimension – personnel.
On This Day: David Ben-Gurion won Israel's first election
The elections were not for the Knesset, which did not exist yet, but for the Constituent Assembly, a body tasked with formulating a constitution for the emerging state.
Remembering Clinton Bailey, Ben-Gurion interviewer and Bedouin expert
Buffalo-born Dr. Bailey's interview with David Ben-Gurion was the basis of a major film, and he was also the creator of an archive of Bedouin life at the National Library of Israel.
Lessons of the Altalena Affair: Lebanon only gets one army, there's no room for Hezbollah - opinion
It’s time for the lesson of the Altalena to be implemented in Lebanon. Only one army can be allowed to operate in Lebanon for peace and prosperity to exist in the Land of the Cedars.
How a group of seventh grade pupils documented history at Kibbutz Sde Boker
“It felt like it was a historical moment to take part in this project. We are maybe the last generation to hear these stories told directly by the people who experienced them.”
Preserving Ben-Gurion’s legacy: Historic artifacts up for auction to empower Israel’s Negev
The collection includes rare items tied to Ben-Gurion, such as a signed book and a document from 1948.
'If disaster occurs': Ben-Gurion's revealing speech on the safety of Israel's Negev communities
"If God forbid, a disaster occurs, it will be harder than anywhere else in the country to provide them with assistance," Ben-Gurion said.
For every bright moment there is a dark lining - opinion
There is a dark lining that continues to delegitimize today’s Jewish state in the eyes of millions of people around the world.
'Not the gov't nor Knesset, but people determine': Newly revealed Ben-Gurion speech calls for unity
"This is the mission of our movement: to unite the people around the great things that determine our fate and future," Ben-Gurion emphasized in his speech.
Rabin's strength brings hope to Israel on assassination anniversary - opinion
Yitzhak Rabin's enduring vision of peace through strength is more relevant than ever as Israel faces modern challenges to protect its citizens and future.