In 1948, as Israel faced attacks from neighboring countries and internal divisions, its leaders sought unity among various Jewish military factions. The Haganah, led by David Ben-Gurion, and the Irgun, led by Menachem Begin, attempted to merge their forces into a single national military. However, miscommunication and mistrust culminated in the Altalena affair, a pivotal and tragic event in Israel's early history. Now, Israel is planning to search for the wreck of the Altalena, aiming to foster national unity by revisiting this significant chapter.
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