Haganah
Summary
Zionist paramilitary. Primary beneficiary of Sonneborn network arms procurement. Evolved into Mossad/IDF. Based in Israel.
Definition
Zionist paramilitary. Primary beneficiary of Sonneborn network arms procurement. Evolved into Mossad/IDF. Based in Israel.
Background & History
The Haganah (Hebrew: 'The Defense') was the main Zionist paramilitary organization operating in Mandatory Palestine from 1920 to 1948. It served as the precursor to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Mossad. The Haganah's intelligence wing, the Sherut Yediot (SHAI), evolved into what became Israel's military intelligence and security services. The organization coordinated with American Jewish networks including the Sonneborn Institute to procure weapons and raise funds.
Operational Role in the Network
Historical origin node — the paramilitary foundation from which Israel's military and intelligence apparatus evolved. The Haganah's diaspora coordination networks established the template for Israel's ongoing relationship with American Jewish organizations.
Primary Sources
- Network graph documentation