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

The Attack on Ben Yehuda Street

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

1. The Attack on Ben Yehuda Street Marker

Inscription. On the 12 of Adar 1 5708, February 22nd 1948 there was an explosive attack on Ben Yehuda Street. The attack was planned by Abed Al-Kader El Husseini and was carried out by six soldiers that defected from the British army using British army vehicles and weapons. As the result of the explosion 58 people were killed and 38 were wounded. Four buildings on Ben Yehuda Street were destroyed as a result of the explosion.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1948.

Location. 31° 46.89′ N, 35° 13.047′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is on Ben Yehuda Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. 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,

a British Mandate,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sansour Building (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tel Aviv - Ron Hotel (about 210 meters away); Even Yisrael Neighborhood (about 210 meters away); Israel Dov Frumkin (about 240 meters away); "Alba" Pharmacy founded 1924 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Bikur Holim Hospital (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Feingold House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Physicians House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

2. The Attack on Ben Yehuda Street Marker

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

3. The Attack on Ben Yehuda Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.