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
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
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.
In the center of it all
Marking 70 years since the vote that changed history on November 29, 1947
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.
Gutsy warriors: Eager Americans who joined Israel in the fight for its life
There were many tragic losses and times when things looked bleak.
Founding member of Israel's 101 Squadron dies at age of 94
Mitchell Flint volunteered to fly for Israel and was one of the founding members of Machal
First Wrong, then Hate
Honoring the man behind the war
With ‘In Our Hands,’ a film about the battle for Jerusalem during the Six Day War, Arik Achmon discusses the sacrifices he and his comrades made in order for Israel to survive.
A hero of two armies: From the front lines of WWII to Israel's War of Independence
“I was really ‘born’ in Jerusalem,” Brodetzky insists. “My soul has always been intertwined there.”
Wanted: Seeking people present at the creation
‘The Youth of 1948’ project documents the experiences of those living in Israel during the last days of the of the Mandate period, the War of Independence and the state’s creation.