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Hundreds of Indian soldiers fought against the Ottomans at the Battle of Tabsur in 1918, which was later established on its fresh territory. Last week a ceremony was held in their memory in the presence of the Indian Foreign Minister. Details at Walla! Tourism


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The important battle that took place in Raanana and you did not know about it at all

Hundreds of Indian soldiers fought against the Ottomans at the Battle of Tabsur in 1918, which was later established on its fresh territory.

Last week a ceremony was held in their memory in the city in the presence of the Indian Foreign Minister and other dignitaries and was unveiled above a sign indicating the details of the important battle

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Ziv Reinstein

Sunday, 24 October 2021, 12:01 Updated: 13:41

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The fact that Indian soldiers fought in Palestine during the First World War, under the auspices of Great Britain, is something familiar to lovers of history and travel in Israel, Haifa and the northern Negev. But in Raanana ?!



Indeed, among the hundreds of Indians who fought against the Ottomans in a number of sectors in 1917-18, there were also some who took part in the Battle of Tabsur which took place in the city of Raanana on September 19, 1918. Last week, Indian Foreign Minister Dr. Subermaniyam Jaishankar arrived ( Jaishankar) to Israel to attend a ceremony in memory of the Indian warriors, in the presence of Raanana Mayor Haim Broida, Indian Ambassador to Israel Sanjiv Kumar, and researcher Eran Tirosh, Chairman of the Israel World War I Heritage Association. The Indian Foreign Minister is currently visiting Israel to mark 30 years of diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and India.



The event took place in the area of ​​Khirbet Azzun in Raanana, which in those days was called Tabsur.

The place stood in the center of the fortifications at the time in the Sharon and gave its name, the Battle of Tabsur, to the fierce battle of the Indian soldiers at the place where Raanana was later established.

At the center of the event was the unveiling ceremony above the plaque explaining the battle, in which tribute was paid to the Indian warrior forces and the commemoration of their contribution to the victory in the battle.

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Raanana Mayor and Indian Foreign Minister at Commemoration Ceremony (Photo: World War I)

"Hundreds of Indian soldiers fought and sacrificed their lives in the country."

Indian Foreign Minister speaks at ceremony (Photo: World War I)

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Eran Tirosh, chairman of the World War I Heritage Association in Israel, told Walla! Tourism that one of the main activities of the organization he heads is linked to activities with the Australians from the ALHA, the Australian Light Cavalry Organization, including the Anzak Lane signage and reconstruction of The 'Great Wing' of the Australian cavalry in World War II, expeditions that took place in 2007, 2012 and 2017. In recent years, however, ties have tightened and collaborations have also been established with Britons, New Zealanders, Nepalis, Armenians and South Africans, and explorations with representatives of other countries and other peoples.



"The relationship with the Indians was formed several years ago, and after a slow progress, due on the thumb side, this year the conditions for more significant progress have matured," he explains. "The Indians are well acquainted with the story of the conquest of Haifa, but surprisingly, they themselves seem to be less aware of the extent of Indian military activity in Palestine during World War II, especially in the second half of 1918.An evening of Megiddo systems and during them. "



According to Tirosh, the association has in recent years commissioned the establishment of an Indian battle route signage project, as part of the events expected in the coming year to mark the 75th anniversary of India's independence and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Israel.

The six sites that Tirosh proposed to include in the battle route include the "Junction Station", Nabi-Samuel, Tabsur, Birkat a-Pula (Jezreel Valley), Haifa and Mahdad a-Naj (the Jordan River crossing in the Beit She'an Valley).

"The campaign is still being studied around the world."

Eran Tirosh Chairman of the World War I Heritage Association (Photo: World War I Association)

Unveiling above the commemorative plaque (Photo: World War I)

"The contribution of Indian soldiers in Israel is never known"

Indian Foreign Minister Janeshkar said: "Many hundreds of Indian soldiers fought and sacrificed their lives in this country during the Great War. Although there are several cemeteries throughout Israel where these brave men were commemorated, the story of the contribution of Indian soldiers in the great battles in this country is not It is important to prevent a situation in which the memory of these brave people, their heroism and courage, will be lost in the mists of time. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Mayor of Raanana, Mr. Haim Broida, for allowing and assisting this event.



Raanana Mayor Haim Broida: "The city of Raanana is honored to convene today for an important historical event in its significance, in which we pay due respect to those dear Indian fighters, who sacrificed their lives during the battles of World War I, and contributed vigorously to the end of Ottoman rule in Israel."



Eran Tirosh, Chairman of the Association for the War of the First World War in Israel: "Around the world as a military model and the Indian forces, which made up the majority of Allenby's army at the time, played a key role in the decisive victory that brought an end to the rule of the Ottoman Empire in Palestine."

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