Tag: 1948

The video explores the circumstances leading to the Six Day War in 1967, analyzing Israel's vulnerabilities, threats, and surrounding tensions with the Arab countries in the region.
Dr. Dotan Halevy, an environmental and social historian, delves into the history of Gaza from the mid-19th century to the present day, exploring its significance in understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its connection to the events of 1948.
Benny Morris, an Israeli historian famous for his book "The Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem," discusses the legacy of 1948.
On May 14, 1948, Israel declared independence and the United States recognized the new country.
The Haifa Mural, created in 1948 for a Jewish temple in Manchester, Connecticut, is a significant artistic expression that celebrated Israel's founding.
Joseph "Jerry" Gross, a 96-year-old war veteran from Montreal, recently passed away, having served with the 52nd Battalion of the Givati Brigade during Israel's War of Independence in 1948.
Noah discusses the story of a kibbutz that surrendered to the Egyptian army in 1948 and the lasting impact of this event on the community.
This article discusses the story of a kibbutz that surrendered to the Egyptian army in 1948, resulting in lasting wounds.
The episode discussed various topics, including a man confessing to being a murderer in Tantura during the 1948 war, the reemergence of a controversial leftist teacher's story in a mini-series, and the debate on casting non-Jewish actors to play Jewish historical figures like Golda Meir.
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss three main topics.
The text mentions an individual named Danny, who is a columnist for Bloomberg View and has authored over ten books, including a history of Israel ("Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn"), a biography of Menachem Begin ("The Battle for Israel's Soul"), and a recent work on the divide between American Jews and Israel ("We Stand Divided").
The article talks about the decline of the city of Tiberias in Israel, highlighting its once vibrant past as a resort town and center of Jewish life and learning.
The text discusses the pivotal events of 1948, including the creation of Israel, the promulgation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Genocide Convention, and the desegregation of the U.S. military, all shaping the postwar global structure.
"Above and Beyond" is a documentary produced by Nancy Spielberg and directed by Roberta Grossman, focusing on the untold story of foreign volunteers who came to the aid of the Jewish state during its War of Independence in 1948.