Persecution of Middle Eastern Jewry 'has been denied for a lengthy period,' according to historians advocating for 'more inclusive' Jewish memory

Memorial Day is a poignant date to visit the Mahal monument and grounds, in the verdant Judean Hills west of Jerusalem, dedicated to those who gave their lives for the state

Activists file charges in West Bank court, say British support for Jewish national home at root of Palestinian suffering; claim they'll take matter to London, demand accountability

Known for his colloquial charisma and pan-Arab populism, but also his authoritarianism and questionable policies, former leader remains controversial

Local Jewish group sends letter to broadcaster protesting claim in the series 'Children of the Holocaust' that Israel 'systematically' displaced Palestinians in War of Independence

Hundreds of Jews died in the fight for Jerusalem, including teenage immigrants and seasoned veterans; today, monuments and battle sites remain outside the capital

After living through the Holocaust, Schulman volunteered to help bring Jewish refugees to pre-state Israel. When asked by his mother why, he responded: ‘I want to go, I have to go'

WWII veteran and 'Machal' volunteer Tom Derek Bowden was wounded in the same battle in which Moshe Dayan lost his eye

Cavalry officer Tom Derek Bowden was one of 5,000 foreigners who volunteered to help establish the Jewish state as part of a group know as the 'Machal,’ UK Jewish News reports

A glimpse of Israel's fight for independence through the eyes of two 20-something fighters, as their missives are found decades after their deaths by their children... including me