Ben Gurion’s political genius enabled him to dismantle the pre-state militias on both sides of the political spectrum, and merge them into the emerging IDF. It hasn’t been easy, but the state would not have survived otherwise. I elaborate about the healthy foundations of Israel. Make comparisons to the American situation.
Bab el Wad, Sha’ar Hagai, is where the fiercest battles over Jerusalem were fought in 1948, as convoys tried to starving besieged city. Historical accounts and family stories are quoted.
Khan Sha’ar Hagai Heritage Center is an exquisite, creative memorial to the heroic convoys battling to open the blockade on Jerusalem in 48. The museum is located in a renovated old khan which served travelers to Jerusalem since the 19th century.
Ben Gurion’s political genius enabled him to dismantle the pre-state militias on both sides of the political spectrum, and merge them into the emerging IDF. It hasn’t been easy, but the state would not have survived otherwise. I elaborate about the healthy foundations of Israel. Make comparisons to the American situation.
Bab el Wad, Sha’ar Hagai, is where the fiercest battles over Jerusalem were fought in 1948, as convoys tried to starving besieged city. Historical accounts and family stories are quoted.
Khan Sha’ar Hagai Heritage Center is an exquisite, creative memorial to the heroic convoys battling to open the blockade on Jerusalem in 48. The museum is located in a renovated old khan which served travelers to Jerusalem since the 19th century.