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Joseph Trumpeldor (~~1880–1920~~) ~~is celebrated as~~ a Zionist ~~icon~~ and hero~~, embodying~~ the ~~ideals of~~ courage, ~~sacrifice~~, and dedication to ~~the~~ Jewish homeland. ~~A Russian-born soldier, dentist, and lawyer, Trumpeldor’s remarkable journey—from~~ his ~~heroic service~~ in the Russo-Japanese War, where he lost his left arm yet continued to ~~fight~~, ~~to his pivotal role~~ in founding the Zion Mule Corps and ~~leading the defense of~~ Tel ~~Hai—cemented~~ his ~~legacy as a symbol of Jewish self-defense and pioneering spirit. His~~ famous last words, “It is good to die for our country,” uttered after being fatally wounded in the Battle of Tel Hai, ~~have immortalized him~~ as ~~a martyr for the Zionist cause, inspiring generations and shaping the narrative~~ of resilience and ~~commitment to the Land of Israel~~.

'''Joseph Trumpeldor''' (November 21, 1880 – March 1, 1920) was a Russian-born Zionist activist, soldier, and pioneer, widely revered as a hero in the Zionist movement for his courage, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to establishing a Jewish homeland in the Land of Israel. Renowned for his bravery in the Russo-Japanese War, where he lost his left arm yet continued to serve, Trumpeldor also demonstrated remarkable kindness, organizing aid and education for fellow prisoners of war in Japan and treating those around him with compassion and respect. His leadership in founding the Zion Mule Corps during World War I and defending Tel Hai in 1920, coupled with his famous last words, “It is good to die for our country,” uttered after being fatally wounded in the Battle of Tel Hai, cemented his legacy as an enduring symbol of Jewish resilience and self-defense.

== Early Life ==

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* May we gather in the Land of Israel, where the genius of our people will flourish. Quickly, gather, miserable people, a people of praise! You have suffered, you have suffered, and your eyes are on space, on freedom, far from fear and slavery!

** From a letter to his father, 21 december 1905.

[[Category:Zionist leaders and thinkers]]

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-Joseph Trumpeldor (1880–1920) is celebrated as a Zionist icon and hero, embodying the ideals of courage, sacrifice, and dedication to the Jewish homeland. A Russian-born soldier, dentist, and lawyer, Trumpeldor’s remarkable journey—from his heroic service in the Russo-Japanese War, where he lost his left arm yet continued to fight, to his pivotal role in founding the Zion Mule Corps and leading the defense of Tel Hai—cemented his legacy as a symbol of Jewish self-defense and pioneering spirit. His famous last words, “It is good to die for our country,” uttered after being fatally wounded in the Battle of Tel Hai, have immortalized him as a martyr for the Zionist cause, inspiring generations and shaping the narrative of resilience and commitment to the Land of Israel.
+'''Joseph Trumpeldor''' (November 21, 1880 – March 1, 1920) was a Russian-born Zionist activist, soldier, and pioneer, widely revered as a hero in the Zionist movement for his courage, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to establishing a Jewish homeland in the Land of Israel. Renowned for his bravery in the Russo-Japanese War, where he lost his left arm yet continued to serve, Trumpeldor also demonstrated remarkable kindness, organizing aid and education for fellow prisoners of war in Japan and treating those around him with compassion and respect. His leadership in founding the Zion Mule Corps during World War I and defending Tel Hai in 1920, coupled with his famous last words, “It is good to die for our country,” uttered after being fatally wounded in the Battle of Tel Hai, cemented his legacy as an enduring symbol of Jewish resilience and self-defense.
 == Early Life ==
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 * May we gather in the Land of Israel, where the genius of our people will flourish. Quickly, gather, miserable people, a people of praise! You have suffered, you have suffered, and your eyes are on space, on freedom, far from fear and slavery!
 ** From a letter to his father, 21 december 1905.
+[[Category:Zionist leaders and thinkers]]