David Ben-Gurion
David Ben-Gurion was the primary national founder of the State of Israel and served as its first Prime Minister, playing a crucial role during the establishment of the Israeli government and its early conflicts, including the situation in Gaza post-1948.
Born on Oct 16, 1886 (138 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 52,072 | $3,845,000 | 2,390$ |
| Israel | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 6,096 | $400,000 | 265$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 3,210 | $110,000 | 65$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,889 | $530,000 | 309$ |
| Totals | 4 | 108,559,749 | 67,267 | $4,885,000 | 3,029$ |
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Sweden:
David Ben-Gurion declared Israel's independence in 1948, prompting the USA to recognize the country shortly after.
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Slovakia:
David Ben-Gurion narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in 1957.
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Israel:
David Ben-Gurion is mentioned as the one who initiated the integration of Haredim into the IDF.
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Germany:
David Ben-Gurion, the future first Prime Minister of Israel, spoke at the congress of freed Jews in Munich.
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Israel:
David Ben-Gurion was the first Prime Minister of Israel and frequently referenced Jewish history and religious rhetoric in his speeches during the War of Independence.
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Switzerland:
Ben-Gurion was the leader who laid the foundation for Israel's ambitious nuclear program.
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Iraq:
David Ben-Gurion was pressured by Kennedy regarding Israel's secret nuclear program.
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Israel:
David Ben-Gurion was the first Prime Minister of Israel and is mentioned as having messianic views.
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Russia:
David Ben-Gurion was the first Prime Minister of Israel and signed the declaration of independence.
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Bolivia:
David Ben-Gurión was the first Prime Minister of Israel who recognized the value of nuclear deterrence.
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