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Last update - 15:29 31/03/2008 Yad Mordekhai Reconstructed Battle Site Tags: Israel attractions  The site of Kibbutz Yad Mordechai reconstructs the fight that took place here, during the War of Independence in 1948. Members of the kibbutz sustained attacks by Egypt. The site of Kibbutz Yad Mordechai reconstructs the fight that took place here, during the War of Independence in 1948. Members of the kibbutz sustained attacks by Egypt. Visitors can walk among the trenches, next to which are explanations about the events. Models of weapons used by the kibbutz members are dispersed on the site, as well as tin figures representing the Egyptian soldiers who attacked the kibbutz. The kibbutz was named after Mordechai Anielewicz by HaShomer Hatzair survivors of the Warsaw ghetto uprising. A museum is also consecrated to Anielewicz and his fighting in the Ghetto, where he died fighting the Nazis as commander of the Jewish Fighting Organization. Advertisement In the kibbutz, there is a giant statue of Anilewicz clutching a grenade, set on a hilltop next to the kibbutz's water tower which was destroyed by the Egyptians in 1948 Bookmark to del.icio.us   My land, my country Israeli Arabs mark 32nd Land Day in demonstrations across the country. One voice on Israel It's hard to find differences in U.S. candidates' promises on peace process.

Today Online Settlers' council: We'll build with or without gov't okay Responses: 77 Yishai: Israel must negotiate with Hamas over Shalit release Responses: 69 Editorial: Peace talks, even on Jerusalem, must be secret Responses: 18 MK Swaid: Demolition of Arab homes will lead to an explosion Responses: 22 Rosner's Domain New Guest: Rabbis who don't officiate intermarriage should refer to rabbis who do Poll: what percentage Jews will vote McCain? Is McCain eligable for contribution from the new dovish lobby? 38% for pressuring Palestinians, 25% for pressuring Israel (WTR) Bush is still determined not to repeat Clinton's mistakes More Headlines 14:42 Settler council: We'll build with or without gov't okay 14:22 Barak: If Gaza calm continues, we'll mull easing border control 15:19 Rice meets negotiators Qureia and Livni in bid to advance talks 12:42 Once a week, the gift of human dignity 14:17 Norway tries suspects in 2006 shooting at main Oslo synagogue 15:02 Third of Israelis so poor they must forgo some essential foods 14:37 Meshal: Shalit still alive; Yishai: We need swap talks with Hamas 14:25 Cash-strapped Foreign Min. can't celebrate 60th anniversary abroad 14:57 For sale: Tel Aviv's most expensive flat, a steal at $34 million 01:29 Police: Bnei Brak has by far the highest rate of sexual offenses 09:02 Shaky peace initiative 10:45 Israel can't escape subprime woe 06:25 Join the PA police, get NIS 1,400 a month Previous Editions Select Day 30 mar 28 mar 27 mar 26 mar 25 mar 24 mar 23 mar 21 mar 20 mar 19 mar 18 mar 17 mar

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