Altalena

Historic artillery piece to be moved to the Begin Heritage Center

Seven government ministers asked the defense minister to transfer the artillery piece from the IDF to emphasize Menachem Begin's contribution to preventing a civil war.

Israeli government investing in locating Altalena immigrant ship

Heritage Ministry allocates NIS 1 million to locate remains of the Altalena, sunk by the IDF in 1948.

Netanyahu:

'The left is extrremist, vocal, and violent'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke against leftist demonstrators today: "There is an extremist, vocal and – I regret – occasionally violent minority, that is organized and financed on an unimaginable scale. But it does not represent the majority of our people."

Exclusive: Broadcast from the CBC on May 6, 1943

Teach your children well. Teach them that the Jews were abandoned, teach them that the world knew. A Must Watch broadcast proves it. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Has the Israeli left lost its mind?

The world watches and enjoys. As do the NY Times and Haaretz. You would think Israel doesn't have enough enemies. Op-ed.

Civil War? Don't threaten us

Between the courts, the Disengagement and the Altalena, the Right has had many reasons to foment civil war. But it loves Israel more.Op-ed.

'PM's son correct: Rabin killed Holocaust survivors on Altalena'

Attorney Yoram Sheftel defends Yair Netanyahu, says Yitzhak Rabin ordered attack on Altalena which had many Holocaust survivors on board.

Netanyahu: We are all obligated to prevent a civil war

PM, President speak at memorial for victims of the sinking of the Altalena.

Rivlin:

'We salute the casualties of the Altalena - for not firing back'

President speaks at memorial ceremony for those killed during 1948 Altalena incident. 'Some wounds must remain open.'

'No civil war' - the Altalena remembered

A new memorial to the Etzel members killed when the IDF fired on the ship, Altalena, was dedicated today with the message of Jewish unity.

Looking Back at Yitzchak Rabin's Legacy

Netanyahu Says He Follows Begin's Lead on Ulpana

Prime Minister at memorial for Altalena: Menachem Begin laid down a principle: No civil war.

Search to Begin for Remains of Sunken Altalena Ship

63 years after its sinking, the Israeli government will soon be undertaking an endeavor to locate the remains of the Etzel's Altalena ship.

Land of Israel Supporter & Ex-Knesset Speaker Dov Shilansky, 86

Former Knesset Speaker Dov Shilansky, a staunch Land of Israel supporter, passed away early this morning at the age of 86.