Jerusalem Street Named for Poet Haim Guri on City's Unification Anniversary
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Jerusalem has named a street "Derech Haim Guri" in honor of the late Israeli poet and Six-Day War veteran Haim Guri, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the city's unification. Guri fought in the war and his poetry deeply connected him to Jerusalem's history and struggles. Mayor Moshe Lion stated Guri was a cornerstone of Israeli heritage, and the street honors his legacy.
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- Jerusalem named a street "Derech Haim Guri" to honor the late poet and war hero.
- The naming ceremony coincides with the 60th anniversary of Jerusalem's unification.
- Haim Guri was a Palmach fighter, commander in the Six-Day War, and a renowned poet.
- His poetry, including "Bab al-Wad," is considered foundational to Israeli national memory.
- Mayor Moshe Lion called Guri a cornerstone of Israeli and Jerusalemite spirit and heritage.
Jerusalem is commemorating the 60th anniversary of its unification by naming a street after the late Haim Guri, a celebrated Israeli poet, author, journalist, and documentary filmmaker. The Jerusalem Municipality inaugurated "Derech Haim Guri" (Haim Guri Way) in the Arnona neighborhood, a location chosen to reflect Guri's deep connection to the city and his role in its history.
Guri, a recipient of the Israel Prize and a Jerusalem honorary citizen, was a Palmach fighter and a commander who fought in the Six-Day War, contributing to the liberation of Jerusalem. His poetry, including iconic works like "Bab al-Wad," "Shir Ha'Re'ut" (Song of Companionship), and "Hine Motelot Gufoteinu" (Behold Our Bodies Lie), became integral to Israeli national memory, often referencing his experiences in the battles for Jerusalem.
Before the Six-Day War, Guri surveyed the divided city and later fought along the urban front in northern Jerusalem. After the fighting, he was involved in the respectful burial of fallen Jordanian soldiers, an act noted for its humanity. His wartime experiences and reflections on Jerusalem were documented in his writings, such as "Jerusalem Pages."
The new street also symbolizes Guri's personal journey from his birthplace in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, where he chose to build his home. The municipality highlighted his extensive walks through the city, from its historic alleys to its modern institutions, and his interactions with its residents. Guri's legacy also includes his film "The 81st Blow," which gave voice to Holocaust survivors.
Mayor Moshe Lion stated that Guri was a cornerstone of Israeli and Jerusalemite spirit and heritage. "On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the unification of Jerusalem, the city for whose defense Guri fought in the Six-Day War, sang its songs, and wrote its most difficult and painful pages, we are closing a circle of honor and appreciation," Lion said. He added that Jerusalem owes him a deep debt for the voice, soul, and values he bestowed upon the city and the entire nation.
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