A Israeli War of Independence Memorial to the Liberation of Tiberias on the coast of the Sea of Galilee.
In 1948, Arab forces had taken the town and the Jewish population was cornered.
On 17 and 18 April 1948, Israeli forces came in from The Sea of Galilee and from the hills above the town. Soon the Arab forces surrendered.
The Arab population were evacuated under British convoy.
The Tiberias Youth Hostel is in the background. This is where we stayed whilst on holiday in Tiberias. We found it comfortable and friendly. Accommodation included a breakfast. It was mostly run by Students from all parts of the world. They worked there for free board.