The Jewish Revolt Against the British (1945-1948) in 10 Minutes

Podcast: Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time · Adam Diament

Opublikowano: 2026-09-27

Between 1945 and 1948, the British Empire found itself battling not only unrest across its colonies but also a determined Jewish insurgency in Mandatory Palestine. Frustrated by British restrictions on Jewish immigration in the aftermath of the Holocaust and Britain's refusal to permit the creation of a Jewish state, underground organizations including the Haganah, Irgun, and Lehi launched a campaign of sabotage, prison breaks, intelligence operations, and armed attacks against British military and government targets. In this episode, we'll explore why the Jewish revolt began, how these groups differed in their tactics and goals, the dramatic events that captured the world's...