The Six Day War
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The Territories After the Six-Day War: 1967-1981
From My Jewish Learning, this informative article provides an overview of Israel’s relationship and policy toward territories conquered in the Six Day
West Bank Settlements: Q&A
From My Jewish Learning, this balanced article provides an overview of the controversial Israeli settlements in the West Bank, conquered by Israel during the
Six Transformative Days: A Primer on the Last 50 Years
This comprehensive article looks back on how the Six Day War transformed Israel – for better or for worse. Recalling
CAMERA: The Six Day War Website
Created by the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America, a pro-Israel media-monitoring and research organization, this website is
Myths & Facts: The Six Day War
Created by the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America, a pro-Israel media-monitoring and research organization, this article explores myths and
Causes & Consequences of the Six Day War
Compiled by the Britain Israel Communications and Research Center in 2017, this 10 page PDF document outlines the causes and consequences
Gush Emunim: The Ideology & History of the Settlement Movement
Written by Conservative rabbi, educator and Israeli tour guide, Ed Snitkoff, this article provides a thorough introduction to the Gush Emunim
A Reporter Reflects 50 Years Later on the Effects of the War: Now & Then
In this PBS NewsHour video segment (06:09), former correspondent Terence Smith reflects on his coverage of the Six Day War fifty
IDF: The Military Story of the Six Day War
Produced by the Israel Defense Forces in Hebrew with English subtitles, this video (09:04) describes Israel’s military victory against four enemy
The Geopolitical Context for the Six Day War
With a focus on geopolitical context, this informative, neutral, animated video (04:04) provides an excellent historical overview of the regional and
BBC Archives: Tensions in Jerusalem Following the Six Day War
From the archives of the BBC, this video (03:20) presents the tensions in Jerusalem immediately following the Six Day War. The video
BBC Archives: The Immediate Aftermath of the Six Day War
From the archives of the BBC, this video (04:52) presents the immediate aftermath of the Six Day War, reported live from
Six Days of Miracles: The Religious Significance of the Six Day War
Created by the World Mizrahi religious Zionist organization, this uplifting video (10:09) interprets Israel’s surprising and total victory in the Six
How the Six Day War Changed the Map of the Middle East
Produced by History, an American television network, this video (04:21) provides a brief introduction to the Six Day War, including basic
The Six Day War Project #1-4: Causes of the War
This post presents the first four videos in the Six Day War Project, a mini-series of twelve 2-5 minute long
The Six Day War Project #5-10: Each Day of the War
This post presents videos 5-10 in the Six Day War Project, a mini-series of twelve 2-5 minute long videos about the
The Six Day War Project #11-12: The Aftermath of the War & the Peace Process
This post presents the last two videos in the Six Day War Project, a mini-series of twelve short videos about the
Israeli & Jordanian Veterans Meet On Ammunition Hill 50 Years Later
This article from the Times of Israel describes a unique encounter between Israeli and Jordanian veterans of the Six Day
The Battles of the Paratroopers in the Six Day War
From the official website of Ammunition Hill, this link provides detailed information about the role of the Paratrooper Brigade during
Soldiers Describe the Battle for Ammunition Hill & Jerusalem: 50 Years Later
Written by journalist Paul Auster to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War, this article from the Jerusalem
PM Ariel Sharon’s Address at the Jerusalem Day Ceremony at Ammunition Hill
This post presents the text of then Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s speech at the Jerusalem Day Ceremony at Ammunition Hill
Inspired by 1967: A Panel Discussion with Yossi Klein Halevi, Michael Oren & Nir Barkat
Held in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War, this video (17:30) presents a panel discussion about
The Significance of Ammunition Hill
This home video (02:50) takes viewers on a brief tour of the bunkers and trenches of Ammunition Hill, emphasizing the heroism
IDF Veteran Yaki Hetz Returns to Ammunition Hill: 50 Years Later
In this video (04:19), produced by i24News to mark 50 years since the Six Day War, Yaakov “Yaki” Hetz, a decorated IDF veteran
Ammunition Hill Memorial Site: Telling the Story
Produced by the Jewish National Fund, this video (02:09) describes the Memorial Site of Ammunition Hill as a symbol of Jewish and Israeli
The Battle for Ammunition Hill: An Interview with Abraham Rabinovitch
In this video (05:12), Abraham Rabinovich, author of “”The Battle for Jerusalem,” describes the battle for Ammunition Hill, including the strategic
The Strategic Importance of the Battle for Ammunition Hill
This video (07:40) recalls the bloody battle of Ammunition Hill, explaining why this strategic site needed to be conquered in
The Battle for Jerusalem in the Six Day War: Survival of a Nation
Produced by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, this moving video (08:29) tells the story of Israel’s 1967 battles for Jerusalem and
Interviews with Soldiers from Ammunition Hill: 40 Years Later
In this video (04:02), three IDF veterans recall the bloody battle of Ammunition Hill during the Six Day War. With honesty,
The Conquest of Armon Hanatziv in 1967
From the Ammunition Hill Memorial Site website, this lengthy article provides a detailed account of the military conquest of Armon
The Modern History of Armon Hanatziv
This short video (0:52) provides a brief historical timeline of the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood, from its founding in 1928, through
The History of the Old City of Jerusalem
From HaAtika, the official website of the Old City of Jerusalem, this post presents a concise history of the Old
Liberating the Old City of Jerusalem: A Personal Story
Created by the Israel Defense Forces, this moving video (01:04) recalls the liberation of the Old City of Jerusalem and
Zionism in Animation: The Six Day War
Part of The Jewish Story In Animation, a Zionist educational initiative, this animated video (02:42) tells the story of the Six Day War
Zionism in Animation: 1967 – Jordan’s Incredible Mistake
Part of The Jewish Story In Animation, a Zionist educational initiative, this animated video (02:12) tells the complex story of the beginning of
Are Israeli Settlements the Barrier to Peace?
Created by PragerU, a Conservative American educational non-profit organization, this video (04:32) challenges the commonly held view that Israel’s policy of building civilian
Rabbi Sacks on Jerusalem: The 50th Anniversary of Reunification
In this moving video (7:15), Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, the previous Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, tells the moving story of
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Haim Hefer / Arik Lavi: Nasser is Waiting for Rabin
Written in the “waiting period” before the Six Day War, this upbeat song was written by Haim Hefer and performed
Ron Eliran: Sharm El Sheikh
Written by Ron Eliran during the Six Day War, this song commemorates Israel’s capture of Sharm El Sheikh, a city
Naomi Shemer / Nachal Band: Tomorrow
Written by Naomi Shemer for the Nachal Military Band, this optimistic song which dreams of a time of peace and prosperity
The Kingdom of the Hermon
Written by Yovav Katz, composed by Effi Netzer, and performed by the Military Band of the IDF in 1968, “Kingdom
Colonel Bagshot: Six Day War
From the 1971 album, “Oh, What a Lovely War,” many believe that this depresssing anti-war song entitled “Six Day War”
Chava Alberstein: My Daughter, Are you Cyring or Laughing?
Written after the Six Day War, this iconic Israeli song describes a young girl from Kibbutz Gadot not knowing how
Meir Ariel: Jerusalem of Iron
“Jerusalem of Iron” was written by Israeli singer-songwriter Meir Ariel following the Six Day War to the melody of Naomi
Sabaton: Counterstrike – A Heavy Metal Song About the Six Day War
This video presents a song about the Six Day War by Sabaton, a Swedish heavy metal band who’s songs recount
Ammunition Hill Song
Written by Yair Rosenblum and Yoram Taharlev, this famous song (in Hebrew with English subtitles) tells the story of the bloody
One More Brother: A Song About the Conflict
This powerful song expresses the hopelessness of the endless cycle of violence of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as a desire
Naomi Shemer: Yerushalayim Shel Zahav / Jerusalem of Gold
This popular Israeli song written by Naomi Shemer describes the Jewish people’s age-old yearning for and ultimate return to Jerusalem. Released just
Yossi Gamzu: The Kotel (The Western Wall)
Written by Israeli lyricist Yossi Gamzu and performed by Israeli singer Ofra Haza, the song HaKotel conveys the significance of the Western
With What Shall I Bless Him?
Written by Rachel Shapira in memory of her classmate Eldad Krock, a young reservist killed in the in the Six
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Interviews with Nine People About the Six Day War
Written by Conal Urquhart for the British newspaper, The Guardian, this lengthy article presents nine different personal perspectives of the
A Timeline of the Six Day War
Created by the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America, a pro-Israel media-monitoring and research organization, this useful post presents a concise
The Story Behind the Six Day War’s Most Famous Photo
Produced by the Christian Broadcasting Network, this short interview (04:26) with photographer David Rubinger reveals the story behind the iconic picture of
Six Day War Maps
This post presents three important maps for understanding the impact of the Six Day War: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Arab Political Six Day War Cartoons
This post presents ten political cartoons published before and during the Six Day War. Contributing to fear in Israeli society
With What Shall I Bless Him?
Written by Rachel Shapira in memory of her classmate Eldad Krock, a young reservist killed in the in the Six
The Six Day War Scroll: The Story of Yom Yerushalayim and the Six Days of Deliverance
In this video (05:35), Dr. Hagai Ben-Artzi introduces his book, “The Six Day War Scroll,” which tells the miraculous story of Israel’s
Trailer for “In Our Hands: The Battle for Jerusalem”
This video (1:31) is a trailer for the Christian Broadcasting Network’s documentary, “In Our Hands,” which tells the story of the
The Western Wall: A Poem
This poem by Anthony Shacknofsky conveys the significance of the Western Wall through a poetic summary of the history of this
Footage from the Liberation of the Western Wall and the Temple Mount in 1967: “The Temple Mount is in Our Hands”
This short video from the Israel Defense Forces presents actual footage from the historic moment when Israeli soldiers overcame Arab
A Selection of Yehuda Amichai’s Poems About Jerusalem
This post offers the English translation of a selection of poems about Jerusalem, written by the iconic poet, Yehuda Amichai,
Quotes from Israeli Leaders Upon the Liberation of the Western Wall in 1967
An excerpt from a longer article about the liberation of the Western Wall in the Six Day War in 1967
Haim Hefer: The Paratroopers Are Crying
In this moving poem, Israeli songwriter, poet and writer, Haim Hefer, poetically describes the historic moment of the liberation of the
CAMERA: The Six Day War Website
Created by the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America, a pro-Israel media-monitoring and research organization, this website is
BBC Archives: Tensions in Jerusalem Following the Six Day War
From the archives of the BBC, this video (03:20) presents the tensions in Jerusalem immediately following the Six Day War. The video
BBC Archives: The Immediate Aftermath of the Six Day War
From the archives of the BBC, this video (04:52) presents the immediate aftermath of the Six Day War, reported live from
PM Ariel Sharon’s Address at the Jerusalem Day Ceremony at Ammunition Hill
This post presents the text of then Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s speech at the Jerusalem Day Ceremony at Ammunition Hill
Liberating the Old City of Jerusalem: A Personal Story
Created by the Israel Defense Forces, this moving video (01:04) recalls the liberation of the Old City of Jerusalem and