War of Independence
'Not just history': Belongings of Gush Etzion heroes to be publicly displayed for first time
The traveling exhibit is part of a new educational initiative led by the Gush Etzion Regional Council to deepen the study of the area's history in schools.
Makeshift pistol from Israel's War of Independence to be displayed at Ha'emek Museum for first time
IDF recovers remains of soldier killed in War of Independence after 78 years
'Bravery never belonged to one gender': Israel's female combat legacy preserved in Ashkelon
Can Zionism adapt to the needs of the future? - opinion
On Israel's 75th birthday, then, let us learn from our past and look forward toward a new future.
Israel Independence Day: The Phoenix Nation survives, inspires - opinion
At this moment of American despair, division and distrust, celebrating Israel’s 75th anniversary can inspire Americans.
Israel Independence Day: A pile on of miracles - opinion
Any one of these occurrences strains the imagination, but each really happened. How all of these collectively culminated in the rebirth of the Jewish state seems impossible.
Compass belonging to Independence War fighters found at battlefield
In the battle of the Lamed Heh, all 35 fighters who were on their way to help the besieged Gush Etzion were killed.
Remembering Israel's fallen heroes who died defending Kfar Etzion
Two young men from South Africa couldn't be more different. But they both died together in Kfar Etzion fighting for Israel.
Which American Jews helped establish Israel?
The American Jews who secretly left the United States to fight for Israel in 1948 and 1949 were moved to place their lives on the line to assure that Israel would survive
Jordan offers 'sins of the Nakba' tours in west Jerusalem
Israeli security officials were surprised when they heard about the trips that are being carried out just a few hundred meters from the Prime Minister's residence.
Garden dedicated in Gush Etzion to independence war POWs' memory
On the 74th anniversary of the release of the POWs by Jordan, a garden was dedicated in their memory.
What is a visit to the Valley Forge like?
From reading about Valley Forge I learned that the huts had been reconstructed according to the specifications Washington gave his troops.
On this day: First ever election to the Knesset held in 1949
David Ben-Gurion won the elections and became Israel's first prime minister and Chaim Weizmann became Israel's first president.
