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Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day) marks the Israeli Declaration of Independence by future PM David Ben-Gurion on 14th May, 1948. It is celebrated on 5th day of the month of Iyar between sunset and nightfall of the next day. In Hebrew calendar, days begin in the evening. #Israel72 
Many may not remember, India under leadership of Mahatma Gandhi & Nehru had not recognised the creation of Israel. They had voted against the Partitioning of Palestine Plan in 1947 and voted against Israel’s admission to the United Nations in 1949. @IsraelinIndia #Israel72
On 17th Sept, 1950 India extended de-jure recognition to Israel & allowed it to maintain a consulate in Bombay to facilitate the immigration of Indian Jews to Israel. Nehru stated that they would have recognised Israel earlier but did not want to offend the sentiments of Arabs.
#IsraelIndependenceDay 🇮🇱 this week. Picture 2 - A Hill of Beans! Translation of "Tel al Ful" in Arabic.
It's the original "Givat Shaul," Saul's Hill where he built his palace 3,000 y.a on one of the high hills around Jerusalem.
Where King Hussein started to build his palace
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It's the original "Givat Shaul," Saul's Hill where he built his palace 3,000 y.a on one of the high hills around Jerusalem.
Where King Hussein started to build his palace
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2/ In the Bible the hill was known as "Gibeah/Givah," site of the infamous tale of the murder of the "concubine" in the Book of Judges that led to civil war vs Tribe of Benjamin. Later as King Saul's Hill.
1931 aerial photo
Modern photo: red lines=1949 armistice lines in Jer'm.
1931 aerial photo
Modern photo: red lines=1949 armistice lines in Jer'm.
3/ Givah Hill.
British captured Jerusalem on December 11, 1917. Turks retreated north.
Allenby set up defensive position in north at Tel al Ful. Turkish counter-attack came on Dec. 26 & was beaten off by force led by a Lieutenant.
Pics of Turkish dead, weaponry, burial party
British captured Jerusalem on December 11, 1917. Turks retreated north.
Allenby set up defensive position in north at Tel al Ful. Turkish counter-attack came on Dec. 26 & was beaten off by force led by a Lieutenant.
Pics of Turkish dead, weaponry, burial party
#IsraelIndependenceDay 🇮🇱 this week. Picture #1 is an iconic pic of the capture of Umm Rashrash / Eilat on March 10, 1949.
The flag is called the "ink flag" because the soldiers didn't have one and had to draw one.
The soldier is an Israeli military hero, Avraham "Bren" Adan.
The flag is called the "ink flag" because the soldiers didn't have one and had to draw one.
The soldier is an Israeli military hero, Avraham "Bren" Adan.
There's a problem. The pic was a re-creation! That explains why the flag and the uniforms looked so good.
Here's the original photo, which I found. It's so much more dramatic, showing the forlorn flag and Umm Rashrash outpost.
Here's the original photo, which I found. It's so much more dramatic, showing the forlorn flag and Umm Rashrash outpost.
Bren Adan fought with the Palmach before Israel's War of Independence. He led forces in 48, 56, 67, & 73 when he fought the Egyptians along the Suez.
With Arik Sharon forces, his tanks captured the Egyptian 3rd Army.
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With Arik Sharon forces, his tanks captured the Egyptian 3rd Army.
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