David Ben-Gurion

  (L-R) Hồ Chí Minh in Paris, 1946; Portrait of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, 1949

A tale of two leaders: The Paris meetings between Ben-Gurion and Ho Chi Minh

In the post-WWII world, two dedicated men had found themselves in a Parisian hotel room, drawn together by history and the common bond of their enduring fight for their people’s freedom.

In the aftermath of Oct. 7, Ben-Gurion University doubles down on its mission

Doug Seserman, CEO of Americans for BGU, highlights the university’s unwavering commitment to the development of Israel's south ahead of the webinar 'Remarkable Resilience' on May 8.

From Ben-Gurion to Ben-Gvir: The face of Israel 2024 - Opinion

Dr. Esther Luzzatto's analysis on recent proposal by the Negev Development Minister to expand the borders of the Negev Development Authority to include the settlements of South Judea and Samaria

By DR. ESTHER LUZZATTO
04/04/2024

In search of statesmanship and rallying towards a unified vision

Israel is at a crossroads, facing political, military, and moral challenges. The essence of statesmanship is as crucial as ever to navigate our modern complexities.

 SAMER TALALKA is laid to rest in the Bedouin town of Hura in the Negev, on Saturday

Israel maintains moral clarity amid smog of Gaza war on Jihad

CENTER FIELD: In this just war, every death and injury, including this accidental calamity, is on Hamas.

20/12/2023

Israeli arrested for torching statue of David Ben-Gurion in Tel Aviv

A 34-year-old homeless man was arrested in connection to the arson attack on Frishman Beach, Israel Police said.

What is the origin story of Israel's Declaration of Independence?

The Israel Story podcast tracked down the closest living relatives of the Israeli Declaration of Independence signatories to ask about what the signers wanted and what they thought of Israel now.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
11/08/2023

New children's exhibit marks 75 years of Israel

It features the work of elementary school children from 15 Jewish schools around the world, such as England, Ireland, Scotland, Finland, and the US.

By ANAV SILVERMAN PERETZ
29/07/2023

How the founders of Israel handled the responsibilities of power - opinion

Power comes with a responsibility to limit ambition and to ensure that minorities and their opinions aren’t marginalized.

Creating joy from 'oy': The Zionist approach to overcoming challenges - opinion

Zionism’s old-new centripetal liberalism is still open, democratic, tolerant, individualistic. But it is also communitarian, traditional, family-oriented, meaning-making and soul-stretching.

21/06/2023
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