Under the courageous leadership of Premier David BenGurion. they decided to make Israel a sanctuary for all their brethren in need. The promise to provide a homeland would be fulfilled. Rescue must come before reconstruction. And so the doors were opened. The immigrants came in waves. They had escaped from terror only to face the superhuman job of reclaiming the desert. of searching for lifegiving water in areas where it was more valuable than gold. of building shelters. raising food. and providing jobs. With fear behind them. they became new men and women. XCIX213 Despair was replaced by confidence and the great energy that is born from opportunity.
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