David Ben-Gurion

David Ben-Gurion's stolen glasses found, thief arrested

A pair of glasses belonging to the late first Prime Minister was stolen off a desk in his home in Sde Boker. A quick investigation led police to the thief, an IDF soldier, and to the spectacles.

Ben Gurion statue on Tel Aviv beach torched

Passers-by noticed the famous statue of David Ben-Gurion on the promenade in Tel Aviv was completely burned. The police arrested a suspect.

Unintentional heroes

It was one of the biggest disastrous errors in the history of Zionism. Perhaps that is why as the years went by, it was forgotten.Opinion.

Israel, youngest and oldest of nations

Lockdowns, enemies, peace, politics? The eternal nation is not afraid of what lies ahead. Ode to Israel by Jorge Luis Borges.

Ben-Gurion's first Tu B'Shvat

Ben-Gurion came to the Yeshurun Synagogue for Tu B'Shvat in 1949. "First time in Israel that I am in a synagogue during prayer."

Photo of wrong PM shown at Ben-Gurion memorial

Invitation to the memorial ceremony for Israel’s first Prime Minister erroneously showed a picture of Israel's third PM, Levi Eshkol.

Israel's quitting UNESCO would make Ben-Gurion proud!

Rivlin at memorial ceremony:

'The south is Israel's golden ticket, Ben-Gurion taught'

'In the footsteps of Ben-Gurion, we must remember that fighting for the south, for the Negev, is not just fighting against terrorism.'

Israel to restore, refurbish, seven heritage sites

At celebratory Cabinet meeting, PM Netanyahu promises to restore, refurbish 8 heritage sites, thanks world leaders for warm wishes.

Ben Gurion's hometown celebrates Israel's Independence Day

Birthplace of former PM Ben-Gurion marks Israel's Independence Day with march, dancing.

Unveiled: Letter from painter Marc Chagall

IDF unveils letter from Marc Chagall congratulating Israel's first PM on the creation of the State.

Shaked: We survived Pharaoh, we'll survive this too

Justice Minister says UN Security Council decision just before Hanukkah is reminiscent of Jewish history.

Ben-Gurion favored Judea-Samaria withdrawal, new film shows

Newly rediscovered footage of a 1968 interview with 1st prime minister shows he was for relinquishing territory for peace, except Jerusalem.

Netanyahu is not the first leader the White House found "frustrating"

David Ben Gurion and the Arabs

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Ben Gurion Told Leading Rabbis: I Wish I'd Studied More Torah

Fascinating protocols detail first Israeli prime minister's meeting with leading rabbis; 'I know that we will not be saved by the sword...'

Marzel: We Will Send 'Terrorists' Tibi and Zoabi to Syria

Two new Otzma Yehudit campaign clips show party sending Tibi and Zoabi to Syria, and 'following in footsteps' of David Ben-Gurion.

New Likud Ad Reminds the US Opposed Foundation of Israel Too

As tension grows over US deal Netanyahu says will leave Iran as a nuclear threat, Likud comes out with hard-hitting campaign video.

Former Envoy: History Proves Israel Can Withstand US Pressure

Former envoy to US insists Israel can and should stand up to US pressure - particularly under 'dramatically weak' Barack Obama.