On the anniversary of the death of Israels first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, IsraCast brings you Ben-Gurion’s biography, two audio interviews from Canadian radio stations in the year 1961, and … Read More David Ben-Gurion (1886-1973)
Tag: War of Independence
The Battle Of Jerusalem
Israel marks the anniversary to the unification of Jerusalem. Read about the liberation of the city and the letter sent by Prime Minister Eshkol to Jordan’s King Hussein stating that Israel would take … Read More The Battle Of Jerusalem
Interview with Aryeh Leib Lebovitz
IsraCast presents an interview with Gen. (Ret.) Aryeh Leib “Eugene” Lebovitz, a Holocaust survivor, retired business executive, and Israeli pioneer now residing in Aventura, Florida. Mr. Lebovitz took time from … Read More Interview with Aryeh Leib Lebovitz
Israel’s War of Independence
On May 15, 1948, day after the creation of the State of Israel, the armies of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon invaded the new Jewish state.
The Hadassah Medical Convoy Massacre
The Hadassah medical convoy massacre took place on April 13, 1948, when a civilian convoy, escorted by Haganah militia, bringing medical and fortification supplies and personnel to Hadassah Hospital on … Read More The Hadassah Medical Convoy Massacre
Jewish Agency Bombing
March 11, 1948 – A car filled with explosives blew up in the courtyard of the Jewish Agency building in Jerusalem. 12 people were killed, among them Arie Leib Jaffe, one … Read More Jewish Agency Bombing
British Soldiers Bomb Ben-Yehuda Street
‘Ben-Yehuda Street incident’ – IsraCast is publishing photos of the British car bombings in Jerusalem before the end of the mandate in 1948. 50 Jews were killed, with more than 100 injured. … Read More British Soldiers Bomb Ben-Yehuda Street