In its earlier invasions, Israel said its aim was to secure its northern frontier and stop cross-border attacks, but it achieved less decisive results than military planners and political leaders intended.
Tag: Begin, Menachem
How Extremist Settlers Took Over Israel
After 50 years of failure to stop violence and terrorism against Palestinians by Jewish ultranationalists, lawlessness has become the law.
Israel’s Justice Minister Is the Brains Behind Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is the face of his government’s effort to reduce judicial power. His justice minister, Yariv Levin, is the main architect.
Belarus Building Site Yields the Bones of 1,214 Holocaust Victims
Activists, who say the city knew about the mass grave for slaughtered Jews, ask why a permit was issued.
In Israel Campaign, All Sides Claim Fabled Voice From the Grave: Menachem Begin
Though he has been dead 27 years, Mr. Begin’s legacy is being selectively invoked by parties across the political spectrum ahead of the April 9 election.