1948 as a Turning Point on the Israeli Political Map

The focus of the article is the building of the new political map in 1948—the year of the establishment of the State of Israel. Its essence was to establish new parties that changed the nature of Israeli politics. The map lasted for many years—until 1965, then a new political map was built. Its main chapters: The establishment of Mapam—the main party of the Zionistleft (January 1948); The establishment of the Herut Movement—the main party of the Revisionist Movement (May 1948); The establishment of the Progressive Party—the minor and moderate party (October 1948); The establishment of the political block of the four religious parties; The summary chapter—the place and the position of Mapai (The Labor Party)—the center party in Israel.