Before Israel, These Jewish Militias Were Enemies
Unpacked
In the era preceding the establishment of the State of Israel, various Jewish militias operated under British rule with differing objectives and strategies, often leading to internal conflict before eventual cooperation. These groups, including the Haganah, Irgun, and Lehi, worked towards the Zionist goal of a Jewish homeland but initially disagreed on the means to achieve it. The tensions and dynamics among these militias played a crucial role in shaping the Jewish resistance movement and contributed to the foundational narrative of Israel’s statehood.