War of Independence
Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99
Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.
IDF Chief Zamir says current soldiers are greatest generation since War of Independence
'Not just history': Belongings of Gush Etzion heroes to be publicly displayed for first time
Makeshift pistol from Israel's War of Independence to be displayed at Ha'emek Museum for first time
Nahal Oz considers evacuating
How it really was: The dead chicken squawked
Moving forward
We can all agree that Palestinians did flee or were expelled, and most of those Arab villages and towns are no more. Where we disagree is why.
Remains of fallen female soldier found after 70 years
25 year-old Private Liebke Schaeffer was killed defending Kibbutz Yad Mordechai against an Egyptian assault.
Pigeons, winged warriors that helped Israel to victory 70 years ago
Lacking communication devices during the war, the Israeli forces relied on a clandestine network of 68 dovecots spread across the country, and ran 'pigeoneer' courses for soldiers.
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."
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.”
Grapevine: A multi-year anniversary
Celebrating history.
A Machal “Unit” Citation An official Thank you from Israel - an injustice of 70 years unrequited, and Israel’s future.
Middle Israel: The poetry of primary warriors
“Remember our names forever.”
