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“Those who today murdered our people in an ambush not only plotted to murder some Jews but intended to provoke us... The Arabs stand to gain from such a development. They want the country to be in a state of perpetual pogrom.... Any further bloodshed [by the Jews] will only bring political advantage to the Arabs and harm us... Our strength is in the defense... and this strength will give us political victory if England and the world will know that we are defending ourselves rather than attacking.”

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David Ben-Gurion

David Ben-Gurion, born on October 16, 1886, and died on December 1, 1973, was a former Prime Minister of Israel. He is considered one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century and is often referred to as the father of the State of Israel. Ben-Gurion played a crucial role in the early years of the state, leading the country through significant economic, social, and political developments. more

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