Tag: david ben-gurion

I have recently read two great books. “Israel’s Declaration of Independence: The History and Political Theory of the Nation’s...

Jonathan S. Tobin: After 72 years, many take its existence for granted. But with so many still wishing it dead, it’s worth thinking about how dangerous life for Jews would be without it.

He compares realities on the ground between the time he immigrated to the day after the creation of the modern-day Jewish state.

Alex Traiman: On the date of the upcoming elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have served 4,775 days in office over his multiple terms, just behind founding Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion’s 4,877 days at the helm. “Case 4775” will be a public referendum on Netanyahu’s performance in one of the world's most difficult jobs.