Israel Turns 77 – with Dr. Michael Oren
May 1, 2025
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As Israel marks its 77th Independence Day, we step back from the headlines to reflect on the extraordinary, improbable story of its survival and triumph. Aviva Klompas opens with a moment from November 1947: just hours after the UN vote to establish a Jewish state, Golda Meir warned a jubilant crowd that the dream would not come easily. It would have to be fought for—and it would come at a cost. Israel’s early years were defined by war, scarcity, and isolation. But against overwhelming odds...
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