How Indian Soldiers, Not British, Liberated Haifa: Israel Corrects Historical Record

Sep 30, 2025 01:35 am CST

Israel's Haifa city is rewriting its history textbooks to acknowledge that Indian soldiers, not British forces, liberated the city from Ottoman rule during World War I. Mayor Yona Yahav has led efforts to correct this historical narrative, honoring the brave Indian cavalry regiments whose daring 1918 campaign is considered "the last great cavalry action in history." The city now commemorates these soldiers annually, with memorials and educational initiatives ensuring their sacrifice is remembered.