37 people signed Israel’s Declaration of Independence. A new podcast explores their legacy.
'Signed, Sealed, Delivered?' is an Israel-at-75 project from the creators of 'Israel Story'
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Film & TV It was the million-selling novel that shaped a generation of Jews — does anybody still read it?
Leon Uris' epic 'Exodus,' and the film it inspired, once played a crucial role in changing American attitudes to Israel
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Opinion A lawsuit, a hotel bombing, an invasion: The moments that shaped Israel — that you don’t know about
As Israel turns 75, we asked journalists, artists, historians and more to tell us about the most important under-the-radar moments of Israeli history
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Culture 75 years ago, Israel gained independence. How did the media cover it?
We surveyed the front pages of papers at home and abroad to learn how the world understood Israel’s founding
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Looking Forward Thinking about democracy in progress as Israel turns 75
An 'incredible divide' over what the country means — and real doubt about whether it will survive intact
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News The State Department told Truman not to recognize Israel. He did it anyway
The Arab world would turn against the U.S., diplomats warned the president, and might threaten its access to oil
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Culture Coffee and cigarettes: An essay by Etgar Keret
On Israel, family and the value of a good cup of coffee
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Fast Forward Republicans nix two-state solution language in resolution marking Israel’s 75th birthday
A behind-the-scenes struggle to mention the Palestinians reflects how far apart the parties have drifted on Israel issues
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