Historical Events tagged with "lehi"
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Lehi Assassination of Count Folke Bernadotte
Count Folke Bernadotte, a Swedish diplomat and United Nations mediator, was assassinated in Jerusalem by members of the Lehi group, also known as the Stern Gang. The assassination was carried out due to Bernadotte's proposal to advocate for the Arab refugees' return to their homes, which was strongly opposed by certain factions within the Jewish community. The Lehi viewed him as a threat to the Jewish struggle for statehood and a key player in mediating tensions during the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Continue ReadingIrgun and Lehi Attack on Deir Yassin
Fighters from the Irgun and Lehi groups conducted an assault on the village of Deir Yassin, located near Jerusalem. The operation resulted in the deaths of over 100 Arab residents, instilling fear and prompting mass riots among the Arab population. The attack aimed to secure the area for the upcoming Jewish state and disrupt Arab communication routes. The incident became a point of reference during the Arab-Israeli conflict as it profoundly affected local Arab sentiment and reaction.
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