Discover the Battle of Jaffa: History, Heroes & Legacy

We'll walk along the urban line between Jaffa and Tel Aviv that passes through the historic Manshieh neighborhood. We'll stop at key points alongside buildings that survived the battle, delve into the historical and political background that led to the battle and its consequences, which shaped a reality that influences us to this day. We'll stop at an observation point that illustrates the topography and tension between Jaffa and Tel Aviv. We'll learn about the fighting forces and commanders on each side. We'll read the dramatic battle order of the Etzel (Irgun) commander and learn about innovative combat tactics that were ahead of their time. This appears to be a description of a historical walking tour focused on the 1948 Battle of Jaffa during Israel's War of Independence, exploring the military and political aspects of this significant conflict between Jewish and Arab forces in the Jaffa-Tel Aviv area.