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1. www.touristisrael.com › atlit-detainee-camp-museumAtlit Detainee Camp Museum - Tourist Israel

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   Learn about the history of illegal Jewish immigration to Palestine in the 1930s and 40s at this museum in Atlit. See a model of the original camp, a multimedia exhibit and a memorial to the fallen immigrants.

2. www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org › atlit-immigration-campAtlit Immigration Camp - Jewish Virtual Library

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   Learn about the history and significance of Atlit, a former detention camp for illegal Jewish immigrants to Israel during the British Mandate. See photos, exhibits and sources on the clandestine immigration, the Palmach raid and the museum.

3. www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org › atlitAtlit - Jewish Virtual Library

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   Atlit is a coastal town with a rich history dating back to the Iron Age and the Crusader period. It is also the site of a naval museum that displays the Ram of Atlit, a rare bronze artifact from antiquity.

4. shimur.org › sites › atlit-detention-campATLIT DETENTION CAMP - המועצה לשימור אתרי מורשת בישראל

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   The Atlit Detention Camp, a National Heritage Site, serves as an educational center about clandestine immigration (ha’apala) to the Land of Israel. Many Jews who tried to reach the homeland by sea were intercepted by British authorities and incarcerated in the Atlit camp, along with Jews who fought against British rule.

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   What is the Atlit detention camp?

   • The Atlit Detention Camp, a National Heritage Site, serves as an educational center about clandestine immigration (ha’apala) to the Land of Israel. Many Jews who tried to reach the homeland by sea were intercepted by British authorities and incarcerated in the Atlit camp, along with Jews who fought against British rule.

   ATLIT DETENTION CAMP - המועצה לשימור אתרי מורשת בישראל

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   Who inhabited Atlit?

   • Atlit is an ancient port on the Mediterranean coast of Israel that is now site of a modern village. The ancient city of Atlit has been identified with Kartha, a city of Zebulun, mentioned in some Greek versions of Joshua 21:34. Excavations have shown that the site was inhabited in the Iron Age, probably by Phoenicians.

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   When was Atlit founded?

   • The modern village of Atlit was founded in 1903 by Baron Edmond de Rothschild. Most of its lands were bought from Arab fishermen who had built their shacks among the Crusader ruins. In 1911, an agricultural station was founded there by Aaron Aaronsohn.

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   What happened at Atlit?

   • Many of those imprisoned at Atlit had escaped from Nazi persecution in Europe, but upon arriving on the shores of Israel found themselves incarcerated once again behind barbed wire. On the night of October 9, 1945, Palmach fighters led by Nachum Sarig broke into the Atlit camp and freed the prisoners in a daring raid.

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6. the-israel-guide.com › mediterranean › atlitAtlit Detainee Camp (Museum) - The Israel Guide

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   Visit the Atlit detainee camp with tour guide Heiko Sieger and hear the story about how Jewish immigrants and refugees fought their way to the Promised Land

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7. your-friends-in-israel.com › destination › atlitAtlit - Your friends in Israel

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   Unveil the secrets of Atlit: A coastal gem blending history, natural beauty, and captivating stories from ancient times. Beautiful beaches, impressive ancient ruins, and plenty of history, in the coastal town of Atlit, offering a great off-the-beaten-path place to visit on the Mediterranean.

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9. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g6000499-dAtlit Detainee Camp - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Atlit Detainee Camp. 78 reviews. #1 of 4 things to do in Atlit. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Important history ”. Feb 2023. There is access to a few buildings and a very informative exhibition about Jewish immigration from Arab countries to...