David Ben-Gurion

Anonymous person set fire to Ben Gurion statue in Tel Aviv

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!

'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?

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

Ben Gurion Told Rabbis: I Wish I'd Studied 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 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.

Likud Reminds 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.

'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.