Netanyahu Reflects on Altalena Discovery, Honors Fallen Fighters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at a memorial ceremony marking the discovery of the Altalena ship, which was sunk off Israel's coast during the 1948 War of Independence. He recalled the emotional moment when Irgun commander Menachem Begin ordered fire on the Altalena, a vessel carrying essential weapons for Israeli forces. Netanyahu noted that the gunfire resulted in the deaths of 16 Irgun fighters and several Israel Defense Forces soldiers. During the event, Netanyahu also condemned political opponents for inflammatory remarks, urging unity by reminding that "we are brothers."
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