David Ben-Gurion

The war exposed Israel’s broken politics, resilient society - opinion

The war showed the strength of Israeli society and the growing weakness of its political institutions.

Children of reservists in Or Akiva attend a week-long summer camp organized by HaOgen
Rabbi Danny Tropper, founder of Gesher.

'Agents of Change': American Jews and the transformation of Israeli Judaism - review

 Nicholas Kristof at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Israel’s critics undermine real accountability with reckless accusations - opinion

Gideon Sa'ar

Israel’s legitimacy is under attack in the free world, must be defended - opinion


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.

 A historic photo of David Ben-Gurion that will be auctioned at the end of the month by "Beit Udi."

'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.

 Israel's first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion.

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.

 David Ben-Gurion.

'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.

 David Ben-Gurion.

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.

Yitzhak Rabin in 1985, then defense minister

Rising above the chaos: Southern industry leaders fuel Negev’s economic revival

This annual event has become a critical platform for discussing how to overcome obstacles and foster economic development in Israel's southern periphery.

The fifth annual Employers Conference, organized by the Lauder Center in collaboration with JNF USA and the Manufacturers Association of Israel Southern District.

'Chaim Weizmann: A Biography': A revealing look at the life of Israel's first president - review

The facts of Weizmann’s life, fascinating though they are, yield in interest to the authors’ examination of his quite extraordinary personality and the powerful effect it exercised.

 President Chaim Weizmann

Israel must give up managing the conflict and choose winning it - opinion

Since the 1880s, Zionists have aimed to enrich Palestinians to foster peace. Yet, despite this approach, conflict and violence continue.

 THEN-FOREIGN MINISTER Shimon Peres and then-PA head Yasser Arafat clasp hands at a Euro-Mediterranean meeting, in Majorca, Spain, in 2001. Peres envisioned a Jordanian-Palestinian-Israeli economic arrangement, the writer notes.

Editors Notes: A new generation of pioneers will redefine Israel

If we don’t seize this moment to educate for a better future, we’ll revert to our old ways, and risk further trauma and division.

 T’S TIME for a new Israeli paradigm. Jewish farmers on their way to work in the fields in Palestine, 1939.

Would Israel’s founders approve of modern Zionism? - opinion

What would Israel’s early Zionist leaders think of today’s state? From political shifts to evolving peace efforts, we reflect on whether modern Israel meets their visions and dreams.

ISRAEL’S FIRST prime minister, David Ben-Gurion