As we transition from mourning to celebration, and Israel’s 66th Independence Day is now upon us, here’s a clip that includes an audio of David Ben-Gurion’s full reading of the Declaration of Independence on the 5th day of Iyar, 5708 (May 14, 1948).
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Israel's Declaration of Independence read by David Ben-Gurion on May 14, 1948
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