Regardless of what one my think about the purity of the Jewish bloodline today, the founding of the modern state of Israel in 1948 was a remarkable historic event.
Here are some quotes from some of the leaders of the time who witnessed and were part of that history.
David Ben-Gurion, May 14, 1948 (Declaration of Independence):
“The State of Israel will be open for Jewish immigration and for the Ingathering of the Exiles; it will foster the development of the country for the benefit of all its inhabitants; it will be based on freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel.”
Chaim Weizmann, 1948 (first President of Israel):
“Miraculously, the Jewish people have survived through the centuries, and now, with the establishment of the State of Israel, we have returned to our rightful home.”
Harry S. Truman, May 14, 1948 (U.S. recognition of Israel):
“I had faith in Israel before it was established; I have faith in it now. I believe it has a glorious future before it—not just another sovereign nation, but as an embodiment of the great ideals of our civilization.”
Golda Meir (reflecting on 1948):
“When peace comes, we will perhaps in time be able to forgive the Arabs for killing our sons, but it will be harder for us to forgive them for having forced us to kill their sons.”
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