Baka, Jerusalem
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Baka is a neighborhood in southern Jerusalem. The official name is Geulim, which is mainly used on road signs.
Water distribution in Baka, 1948
Baka as a military zone, 1948
Pelech Girls School
Operation Pitchfork
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From 13–18 May 1948 Jewish forces from the Haganah and Irgun executed Operation Pitchfork. Its aim was 'to safeguard the Jewish area of Jerusalem... in face of the penetration by... mechanized and arm
An Irgun formation during Operation Pitchfork
Princess Mary Street in Jerusalem, 1948, blocked by barbed wire, was dubbed "Bevingrad" after Ernest Bevin. The building on the right is the Generali Building, which housed the British main quartermaster.