Israeli Prime Ministers and Their Rivalries

What was the initial perception of the founders of the State of Israel?

• A group uninterested in political matters

• A group focused solely on military conquest

• A divided group with internal conflicts

• A unified group with shared goals

What was the main ideological difference between Ben-Gurion and Jabotinsky?

• Ben-Gurion wanted immediate independence, Jabotinsky preferred gradual settlement

• Jabotinsky wanted to cooperate with the British, Ben-Gurion did not

• Ben-Gurion supported military action, Jabotinsky preferred diplomacy

• Jabotinsky advocated for a Jewish state on both sides of the Jordan River, Ben-Gurion did not

How did Menachem Begin's approach to British rule differ from Ben-Gurion's?

• Begin wanted to split Palestine with the Arabs, Ben-Gurion did not

• Begin focused on diplomatic solutions, Ben-Gurion on military action

• Begin advocated for immediate military action, Ben-Gurion preferred waiting

• Begin wanted to cooperate with the British, Ben-Gurion did not

What was the Altalena Affair primarily about?

• A debate on the formation of the IDF

• A disagreement over the distribution of weapons

• A conflict over the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• A dispute about the location of the Israeli capital

What was Begin's response to the Altalena Affair?

• He resigned from his position

• He insisted on avoiding a civil war

• He demanded a separate army for the Irgun

• He ordered his followers to fight back

How did Ben-Gurion view the outcome of the Altalena Affair?

• As a necessary step to establish a unified army

• As a failure of leadership

• As a victory for the Irgun

• As an unnecessary tragedy

What marked the beginning of a better relationship between Ben-Gurion and Begin?

• Begin's election as Prime Minister

• Ben-Gurion's retirement

• The end of the Six-Day War

• The signing of a peace treaty

What did Ben-Gurion express in his letter to Begin in 1969?

• Regret for past conflicts

• A desire to return to politics

• A request for political support

• Appreciation for Begin's character

How did Begin react to Rabin's actions during the Entebbe operation?

• He opposed the operation

• He remained silent on the matter

• He praised Rabin for his leadership

• He criticized Rabin's decision

What is a key takeaway from the relationship between Israel's early leaders?

• Political rivalry always leads to failure

• Personal relationships have no impact on politics

• Military action is the only solution to conflicts

• Mutual respect can exist despite disagreements