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The tragic legacy of David Raziel, commander of the Etzel

The tragic legacy of David Raziel, commander of the Etzel

More than being the model for the modern Hebrew soldier, Raziel can more specifically be viewed as the prototype for Israel’s national-religious community, especially those inhabiting the mountainous Samaria and Judea regions.Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen, 09/05/2018 10:10
'There was no massacre at Deir Yassin'

'There was no massacre at Deir Yassin'

New book meticulously documents battle of Deir Yassin. Both Arab and Jewish testimony point to the same conclusion: there was no massacre.Shimon Cohen, 18/07/2017 11:17
Born a Muslim - but killed as a Jew

Born a Muslim - but killed as a Jew

Samaria Regional Council to hold memorial for late Irgun fighter Baruch Mizrahi who fell in the War of Independence.Arutz Sheva Staff, 27/04/2017 21:40
Remembering the heroes of the Jewish Underground

Remembering the heroes of the Jewish Underground

The Begin Center has initiated a new project to commemorate the Lehi and Etzel fighters of pre-state Israel.Eliran Aharon, 02/12/2016 09:23
'No civil war' - the Altalena remembered

'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.Gary Willig, 27/10/2016 20:37
Hanukkah Lessons: Those Who Reject the Status Quo

Hanukkah Lessons: Those Who Reject the Status Quo

Every great revolution in history was initiated by exceptional individuals willing to oppose the status quo. Hanukkah was no different. Yifat Kadosh, 23/12/2014 11:37
Bill: National Memorial Day for Menachem Begin

Bill: National Memorial Day for Menachem Begin

MK Yariv Levin spearheads bill to commemorate Menachem Begin, similar to David Ben-Gurion and Yitzhak Rabin.Tova Dvorin, 03/01/2014 09:00
Former Speaker Dies, ‘A Generation has Gone’

Former Speaker Dies, ‘A Generation has Gone’

Former Knesset Speaker dies at 100. ‘He had a long life, but it hurts that his generation has gone.’Maayana Miskin, 04/08/2013 14:34
In These Tough Times, We Must Act

In These Tough Times, We Must Act

We have to get our act together and do something about the myriad dangers facing the Jewish people once again, says the writer.Att'y Steven M. Goldberg, 04/04/2013 22:16
Knesset to Remember the Hanged

Knesset to Remember the Hanged

Knesset to hold ceremonious session in memory of the 12 Jewish pre-State underground fighters whom the British sentenced to death by hanging.Hillel Fendel, 08/03/2010 17:48