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November

1923

1923

1923

November 4: Jabotinsky states in article, "The Iron Wall", "Only way to reach agreement with the Arabs is an Iron Wall, strength in Eretz Israel, which no Arab influence can undermine."

1926

1926

1926

November 5: Union of Zionist Revisionists Third Conference in Eretz Israel, in presence of Jabotinsky. Adopted Soskin's plan for intensive agricultural settlement, and resolved to establish Betar in Eretz Israel.

1934

1934

1934

November 25: Betar Naval School in Civitavecchia, Italy, established, headed by Commander Nicola Fusco. Appoints Shlomo Arel, eventually Israel Navy commander. First class composed of 12 students, increasing later.

1940

1940

1940

November 3: Avraham Stern ("Yair") publishes Lehi (Fighters for Freedom of Israel) 're-birth' principles: to establish 'Malkut Israel' for the Jewish people, build a just authority and rebuild the Temple.

1943

1943

1943

November 6: Am Lohem (Fighting People) Movement established, by Etzel members, Lankin, Ravid and Lubotzky, aiming to renew struggle against British, along with other elements in the Jewish community.

1944

1944

1944

November 1: "There will be no civil war." Etzel, under command of Menachem Begin, disallows Underground fighters' response to Hagana actions against them. Etzel fighters heed directive for 10 months.

1952

1952

1952

November 9: Israel's first president, Dr. Chaim Weizmann, dies in Rehovot. Jabotinsky's close friend early in his Zionist career. Later, they part ways, still remaining personal friends.

1957

1957

1957

November 16: Moshe Ichilov dies, Tel Aviv Acting Mayor and Jaffa Administrative Head. Among Herut Movement leaders and municipal, appointed to city's health services. Tel Aviv's largest hospital named for him.

1965

1965

1965

November 2: Gahal (Herut-Liberal Bloc) first appears in Sixth Knesset elections, headed by Menachem Begin, winning 26 seats, second Knesset faction. Begin serves as Likud National government minister in this Knesset.