Israel history

A rare half-shekel coin dug up in the Ein Gedi nature reserve was inscribed with the words “The Holy Jerusalem” in Hebrew.

The survey conducted by the right-wing polling agency shows a remarkable gap in Israel's youth regarding Ze'ev Jabotinsky.

If the UK, US, and USSR had no desire to become Israel’s military ally, it was not too long before Paris filled the vacuum.

Archaeologists have found a burial site in the Negev containing ancient skeletons that may have belonged to trafficked women.

Ben-Gurion was warned repeatedly that should he carry out his pledge to declare statehood, we would be cast into a hostile sea of enemies who would determinedly bang against our hull.

Jews should be able to decide to live in the best way possible, and the best place possible, without compromising on their beliefs – secular or religious.

SECURITY AND DEFENSE: Kollek’s personality helped him push through policies that would likely have been defeated if he had been just righteous.

Dayan’s public and private faults do not eclipse his greatness, and maybe his shortcomings make for a more representative hero of his era and his country.

A simple, modest yet courageous fellow, Jamili was one of thousands of quiet unsung Israeli heroes who laid the foundations of Israel.

ON THE 75th anniversary of the State of Israel, all of us should heed the words of Shalom Dror. We have an opportunity and responsibility to make sure we are building for tomorrow.