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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 4 | 6.75 | 0.22% | +40% | 9,216,900 | 28,205 | $400,000 | 1,224$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,442 | $700,000 | 602$ |
| Totals | 5 | 17,871,522 | 35,647 | $1,100,000 | 1,826$ |
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Recent Mentions
Israel:
David Ben-Gurion was a key figure in the founding of Israel and opposed the establishment of a constitution at the time.
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Switzerland:
David Ben-Gurion is referenced as the first Prime Minister of Israel who was known by Albert Einstein.
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Israel:
David Ben-Gurion was the Prime Minister who decided against Isser Harel's recommendations regarding a campaign against West Germany.
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Israel:
David Ben-Gurion is referred to as the founding Prime Minister of Israel and a key figure in the establishment of the state.
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Israel:
Yariv Levin wanted to turn the remains of the Altalena into a monument to highlight the crimes of David Ben-Gurion.
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Israel:
David Ben-Gurion is quoted in a call for maintaining the integrity of the police.
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Israel:
David Ben-Gurion is referenced in the context of the importance of the Bible to the Jewish people and their claim to the land.
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Israel:
David Ben-Gurion is referenced as a historical figure in conflicts with military leadership.
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Israel:
David Ben-Gurion was the Prime Minister of Israel during the Eichmann trial.
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Israel:
David Ben-Gurion's quote was cited to emphasize the importance of maintaining the dignity of the police and public trust.
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