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"A nation without vision cannot survive": memories of David Ben-Gurion.

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The 60th birthday of Israel is a suitable opportunity to remember the early years of the Jewish state and to express our appreciation and gratitude to the founders of Israel.

David Ben-Gurion was certainly the decisive factor in the establishment of Israel. He endorsed the decision not to postpone the declaration of the state, he wrote the final draft of the Declaration of Independence, and he led the tiny army to a victory over the mighty Arab states.

As a Swiss journalist, I had the opportunity to meet Ben-Gurion in his home. I was deeply impressed by the unique way his leadership was guided by vision and spirituality.

Ben-Gurion's private office on the first floor of his Jerusalem home was of medium size, and there was a map on all four walls. The map behind his desk was very big and showed the Arab states in red, the rest of the world in yellow, and Israel as a dark blue speck, so small as to be hardly noticeable. "This map reminds me every day just how small we are," said Ben-Gurion.

The library in his room revealed much about...

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