Haganah (Noun)
Meaning
The clandestine military wing of the Jewish leadership during the British rule over the mandate of Palestine from 1920 to 1948; became the basis for the Israeli defense force.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Haganah played a crucial role in the early battles for Israel's independence against the British forces and local Arab militants.
- Many notable Israeli leaders, including David Ben-Gurion, began their careers as members of the Haganah.
- The Haganah's early operations focused on defending Jewish communities and protecting immigrants against local Arab attacks.
- When Israel declared independence in 1948, the Haganah became the foundation of the newly formed Israeli Defense Forces.
- During the Arab Revolt of 1936-1939, the Haganah underwent significant expansion and modernization, preparing it for the eventual establishment of the State of Israel.