Anchors of Alliance: How the Italian Royal Navy Shaped the Israeli Navy and Contributed to the Establishment of the State of Israel.

  • Published In: Journal of Military History, 2026, v. 90, n. 1. P. 138 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Bettin, Cristina M.; Rocca, Samuele A. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article explores the strategic alliance between the Italian Royal Navy and the Jewish Yishuv in Mandatory Palestine after World War II. It highlights two main contributions: facilitating Aliyah Bet, the clandestine immigration of thousands of Holocaust survivors to Palestine by sea, and training recruits for the nascent Israeli navy. These efforts, the article argues, were instrumental in the eventual establishment of the State of Israel. While Aliyah Bet has received considerable scholarly attention, the Italian navy's involvement in supporting and shaping Israel's maritime forces remains largely overlooked. This study seeks to illuminate that crucial yet understudied dimension. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Military History. 2026/01, Vol. 90, Issue 1, p138
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0899-3718
  • Accession Number:190396921
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