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haganah

/ˌhɑːɡɑːˈnɑː/

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noun

/ˌhɑːɡɑːˈnɑː/C1formalpolitical
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее подпольное военное крыло еврейского руководства во времена британского правления над подмандатной Палестиной с 1920 по 1948 год, которое впоследствии стало основой для израильских сил обороны.

A proper noun referring to the clandestine military wing of the Jewish leadership during the British rule over the Mandate of Palestine from 1920 to 1948, which later became the basis for the Israeli defense force.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical Jewish paramilitary organizationC1formal

    The main underground military force of the Jewish community in Palestine during the British Mandate period (1920-1948), which later formed the foundation of the Israel Defense Forces.

    ruИсторическая еврейская подпольная военная организация

    • The Haganah was established to protect Jewish settlements from attacks.
    • Many members of the Haganah later became officers in the Israeli army.
    • The Haganah played a crucial role in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war.
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