Heads of State Prepare for 100th Anniversary of the Beer Sheva Charge

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Beer Sheva is gearing up for historic visits by Prime Ministers of two distant countries whose brave soldiers fought on our local soil in a spectacular battle against the Turks and the Ottoman Empire 100  years ago on October 31, 1917.

The two PM’s are Malcolm Turnbull of Australia, and Bill English of New Zealand, whose ANZAC troops fought together on that day of destiny to open the way for the British-led Allied forces to capture the Holy Land from the Islamic Caliphate of the day, and to pave the way for the proclamation of the Balfour Declaration on Nov 2, 1917.  This document gave impetus for the return of the Jewish people back to the Land of Israel.

A new ANZAC museum is currently undergoing construction at the location of the WW1 British War Cemetery in Beer Sheva, and will also be officially dedicated as part of this year’s special commemoration.  The Israel PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, is also scheduled to attend.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-new-zealand-pms-to-visit-israel-for-beersheba-battle-anniversary/?utm_source=The+Times+of+Israel+Daily+Edition&utm_campaign=098fe8f65c

The Australian Light Horse: http://www.lighthorse.org.au/famous-battles/world-war-one/famous-battles-the-battle-at-beersheba

New Zealand Mounted Rifles: http://www.nzmr.org/beersheba.htm

Photos http://www.israeldailypicture.com/2011/10/battle-of-beer-sheva-october-31-1917.html

2 COMMENTS

  1. As an Australian, I am proud that my forefathers played such a significant role in creation of the modern state of Israel.
    Lest we forget.

    • And we thank God for the sacrifice and courage of your forefathers and countrymen that made a break-through for the advancing of God’s kingdom and redemptive purposes!

      Yesterday’s 100th anniversary was a day that Beer Sheva has not seen! Your PM spoke very well.

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