David Ben-Gurion
Israel picks between 'secular democracy or theocracy' in election, chess master Garry Kasparov says
"Just as Abraham Lincoln observed that the government could not persist 'half slave and half free,' Israel cannot go on half theocratic and half secular," Kasparov, whose father was Jewish, said.
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Herzog honors Israel Bonds for raising billions post-Oct 7 while mourning northern school tragedy
Showing some respect: Places around the world named after famous Israelis
Netanyahu, the self-fulfilling prophet of Israel’s isolation - opinion
Whereas David Ben-Gurion spoke of integrating Israel into the community of nations in Israel’s declaration of independence, Netanyahu spoke of Israel as a self-sufficient Sparta.
Political language has become a weapon against the truth and Israel - opinion
Political extremes are draining words of meaning, weaponizing language and distorting the debate over Israel, Zionism and the Jews.
What do the Altalena and the Heritage Ministry have to do with the approaching elections? - opinion
The discovery of the Altalena wreck has revived old political divisions, with the Right using its legacy as a weapon ahead of Israel’s elections.
The Altalena’s enduring lesson: Israel must choose unity over division - opinion
As Israel faces deep divisions, the Altalena’s tragic legacy offers a vital lesson about unity and avoiding internal conflict.
From lost ship to new battleground: Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir using Altalena in election spat - analysis
Ben-Gvir publicized the find without informing Netanyahu or Defense Minister Israel Katz, surprising both men, a detail that quickly fed speculation about tensions between the coalition partners.
As Israel heads to elections, the Altalena offers a lesson in unity - opinion
The Altalena’s return reminds Israelis that no political dispute should ever outweigh the bonds that hold the country together.
75 years of investing in Israel: The Genius Investor
Albert Einstein, one of the greatest minds in history, purchased the 200,000th Israel bond for $500 on October 30, 1951.
Ben-Gvir took one of Likud's strongest symbols and turned it against Netanyahu - opinion
The Davidka cannon did not cause much damage, its range was short, and the destruction it caused was limited, but it made an enormous noise. Today's Davidka is named Itamar Ben-Gvir.
75 years of investing in Israel: Sam Rothberg — A Titan of Israel Bonds
Sam Rothberg was a passionate supporter of the State of Israel and emerged as an ideal leader for Israel Bonds.
75 Years of Investing in Israel: Launching Israel Bonds
David Ben-Gurion presented the transformative vision of Israel Bonds to American Jewish leaders in September 1950.
