War of Independence
The blast that still echoes: The King David Hotel bombing, 80 years on
Eight decades after the bombing shook British rule in Mandatory Palestine, its role in the struggle for statehood and the controversy surrounding it continue to be debated.
Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99
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
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.
1967 and the myth of Palestinian victimization
The days of David vs. Goliath and the image of Israel as a country threatened with imminent destruction are long gone.
The Zionist Quiz
Inside the yearly Zionist Quiz, sponsored by The World Zionist Organization, the Zionist Council in Israel and the Ministry of Jerusalem and Heritage,
7 Shocking Ways The US Sought To Prevent The Creation Of Israel - From Ben Gurion's Biography
Amid Jerusalem UNESCO row, what future does the capital face?
A country whose capital city is unrecognized by most of the world is not fully independent.
Touring the battlefields of the past
Many of these sites may go unnoticed in daily life, as one becomes used to seeing them or is not aware of their existence.
The pioneering spirit: A look back at Israel’s famed paratroopers
Even before the declaration of State of Israel, Jews had been parachuting into enemy territory.
Editorial: Remaining vigilant in protecting Israel's democratic values
On the 69th anniversary of the state’s establishment we should remain vigilant in protecting our democratic values as stated in the Declaration of Independence.
When craziness makes sense
Israel at 69, re-finding American deterrence.
Bobby Kennedy’s 1948 visit to the Palestine front lines
In April 1948, one month before Israel declared independence, Robert Kennedy traveled to Palestine to report on the conflict for the Boston Post.