Haganah

[ hah-gah-nah ]

noun

the underground Jewish militia in Palestine (1920–48) that became the national army of Israel after the partition of Palestine in 1948.

Origin of Haganah

<Modern Hebrew hagana literally, defense, Hebrew həgannāh

Or were the actions of the Haganah and IDF in 1947-48 necessary and therefore just?
New Documentary Reveals Story of Palestinian Village Covered Up By JNF Forest | Mira Sucharov | November 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
It was during this period that Zionist militant activity, both by the Haganah and the Irgun, aggressively increased.
Mr. President, Don’t Forget The Nakba | Yousef Munayyer | March 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The British estimate Haganah's active membership at anywhere from 60,000 to 80,000.
First Step to Peace: Conquering Nakba Denial | Yousef Munayyer | May 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
He was one of the tens of thousands of Haganah members The New York Times wrote about 64 years ago.
First Step to Peace: Conquering Nakba Denial | Yousef Munayyer | May 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

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