Here is only a brief list of those accomplishments of a small but heroic group of men and women who fought for their Independence in a struggle which bears striking resemblance to that which confronted our early colonists: First. Against the greatest of odds. Israel won military victory on the battlefield. Six hundred thousand Jews. surrounded by some thirty million hostile Arabs. who had the material encouragement of Great Britain. succeeded In resisting the Arab armies. Second. During this first year of Its independence this little state settled approximately 200.000 immigrants within its borders. Most of these immigrants were rescued from displaced persons camps. This was a gigantic undertaking in the face of a shortage of shipping facilities. shortage of housing. and shortage of many of the essential things of life. Third.
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