David Ben-Gurion
Independence Day 2025: A 'conversation' with great figures of Israeli, Zionist history - opinion
My questions, their words – genuine quotes spanning 130 years of vision and anticipation.
Why Israelis should be eating ice cream for breakfast this Independence Day – opinion
Rare handwritten diary entry by David Ben-Gurion from Israel's founding day revealed
Seculars, national-religious Zionists, moderate Right could break up Netanyahu coalition - opinion
Historic meeting: Israeli leaders receive newly republished writings of David Ben-Gurion
For the first time in decades, the writings of Israel’s founding father, David Ben-Gurion, have been republished in a new edition and presented to the country’s current and former leaders.
Eyal Zamir likely to lead IDF into a new era: 'Small and smart' is over
MIDDLE ISRAEL: Zamir’s two civilian years in the Defense Ministry will also be useful in terms of his task’s most prickly dimension – personnel.
On This Day: David Ben-Gurion won Israel's first election
The elections were not for the Knesset, which did not exist yet, but for the Constituent Assembly, a body tasked with formulating a constitution for the emerging state.
Remembering Clinton Bailey, Ben-Gurion interviewer and Bedouin expert
Buffalo-born Dr. Bailey's interview with David Ben-Gurion was the basis of a major film, and he was also the creator of an archive of Bedouin life at the National Library of Israel.
Lessons of the Altalena Affair: Lebanon only gets one army, there's no room for Hezbollah - opinion
It’s time for the lesson of the Altalena to be implemented in Lebanon. Only one army can be allowed to operate in Lebanon for peace and prosperity to exist in the Land of the Cedars.
How a group of seventh grade pupils documented history at Kibbutz Sde Boker
“It felt like it was a historical moment to take part in this project. We are maybe the last generation to hear these stories told directly by the people who experienced them.”
Preserving Ben-Gurion’s legacy: Historic artifacts up for auction to empower Israel’s Negev
The collection includes rare items tied to Ben-Gurion, such as a signed book and a document from 1948.
'If disaster occurs': Ben-Gurion's revealing speech on the safety of Israel's Negev communities
"If God forbid, a disaster occurs, it will be harder than anywhere else in the country to provide them with assistance," Ben-Gurion said.
For every bright moment there is a dark lining - opinion
There is a dark lining that continues to delegitimize today’s Jewish state in the eyes of millions of people around the world.
'Not the gov't nor Knesset, but people determine': Newly revealed Ben-Gurion speech calls for unity
"This is the mission of our movement: to unite the people around the great things that determine our fate and future," Ben-Gurion emphasized in his speech.
Rabin's strength brings hope to Israel on assassination anniversary - opinion
Yitzhak Rabin's enduring vision of peace through strength is more relevant than ever as Israel faces modern challenges to protect its citizens and future.