Haganah

The Haganah was a Jewish paramilitary organization established in the early 20th century to defend Jewish communities in Palestine amid growing tensions and violence. It aimed to protect Jewish settlements and support immigration efforts. Over time, it became the core of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) when the state of Israel was established in 1948. The Haganah operated both defensively and offensively, and its activities ranged from community security to covert missions. It played a critical role in the struggle for a Jewish homeland and in shaping Israel's military infrastructure, transitioning from a clandestine defense group to the country's official armed forces.