Moshe Dayan, (born May 20, 1915, Deganya, Palestine —died Oct. 16, 1981, Tel Aviv, Israel) soldier and statesman who led Israel to dramatic victories over its Arab neighbours... moreMoshe Dayan, (born May 20, 1915, Deganya, Palestine —died Oct. 16, 1981, Tel Aviv, Israel) soldier and statesman who led Israel to dramatic victories over its Arab neighbours and became a symbol of security to his countrymen.Dayan was born on Israel’s first kibbutz and was raised on the country’s first successful cooperative farm settlement (moshav), Nahalal. He began his military career in 1937, when he learned guerrilla warfare from the British officer Captain Orde Wingate in the special night squadrons. These were organized to fight Arab rebel bands in Palestine, and they formed the nucleus of a Jewish army. Convinced that the Jews would have to fight for their independence, Dayan joined the Haganah, an illegal Jewish defense force, and was arrested and imprisoned (1939–41) by British authorities. After his release he led Palestinian Jewish forces against the Vichy French in Syria, where he lost his left eye in action, thereafter wearing the black patch that became his hallmark.In Isra... less
No one had informed me until I saw it on Facebook; that's why I'm asking you.We can't let political riots overshadow our musical interests and expect to get anywhere as a country.
