As Israel celebrates 74 years of independence, we take a look at the bizarre debates, events and even architecture that marked its earliest days.

By Naama Barak | Courtesy Israel21C

Israel is celebrating 74 years of independence on May 5 this year. The passage of time and the solemn black-and-white photos of the period lend a feeling that the historic events and the nascent country’s first footsteps were orderly, well-thought-out affairs.

But in reality, things couldn’t be more different: the country’s very name was hotly debated, the Declaration of Independence was far from ready on time and a state emblem was yet to be found.

Read the top fun and fascinating facts surrounding Israel’s founding, and you will see that the country’s famous atmosphere of balagan (chaos) and resourcefulness has been here right from the start.

Read the full article here : https://www.israel21c.org/8-fun-and-fascinating-facts-surrounding-israels-founding/

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