Prime Ministers: The Clash of Ben-Gurion & Begin

Ben-Gurion and Begin both were proud Zionists but differed greatly in their approach of how to achieve the Jewish state and ultimately, how to manage and lead Israel. For years, Begin found himself in the opposition government against Meir and Rabin. Yet despite the political differences, arguing, name-calling, and even shooting in one instance, Israel’s iconic early leaders harbored a deep respect for one another. Is this something we can aspire to today – to respect those with whom we disagree?