Haifa Honors Indian Cavalry Who Liberated the City in 1918
“This is not only a history lesson, but a living testament to the power of heritage to unite two nations,” said Yigal Graever of the Haifa Historical Association.
Indian soldiers gathered at the Haifa military cemetery on September 29, 2025, to commemorate the 1918 Battle of Haifa. In this significant battle, Indian soldiers played a crucial role in liberating the city from the Ottoman Empire.
Photo credit: Eitan Elhadez-Barak/TPS-IL
By Eitan Elhadez-Barak/TPS
