Netanyahu Reflects on Altalena Discovery, Honors Fallen Fighters
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Prime Minister Netanyahu commemorated the Altalena ship's discovery and honored the fighters who died in the 1948 conflict, while calling for political unity.
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- Netanyahu spoke at a ceremony for the Altalena ship's discovery from the 1948 War of Independence.
- Menachem Begin ordered fire on the Altalena, which carried vital weapons for Israeli forces.
- The attack on the Altalena caused 16 Irgun and several IDF soldiers' deaths.
- Netanyahu condemned political rivals for inflammatory remarks during the memorial.
- He emphasized unity, stating "we are brothers" despite political differences.
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."
