Russian Compound in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)

Operation "Pitchfork"

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

1. Operation "Pitchfork" Marker

Inscription. On the morning of May 14th 1948, units of the Haganah and the Irgun Zvai Leumi began an operation to take over the positions held by the British, including the central "Russian Compound". The Haganah succeeded in gaining control of all of the British positions held in the central and southern Jerusalem. During the operation, which lasted five days the Irgun took over Sheikh Jarah, thus extended the Jewish perimeter as far as Mount Scopus.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1948.

Location. 31° 46.86′ N, 35° 13.275′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is in Russian Compound. It is on Jaffa Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jaffa St 4, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in West Asia,

in the Middle East,

in The Levant,

on the Red Sea,

in a coastal Mediterranean country,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Ottoman Empire,

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British Mandate,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Explosion at the Police and C.I.D. HQ (here, next to this marker); Feingold House (within shouting distance of this marker); Generali Building (within shouting distance of this marker); "Alba" Pharmacy founded 1924 (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Israel Dov Frumkin (about 150 meters away); Northern Gate of the Russian Compound (about 180 meters away); Tel Aviv - Ron Hotel (about 210 meters away); Sansour Building (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

2. Operation "Pitchfork" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.