Discovery of Altalena, powerful symbol of Israel’s need for unity, becomes bone of political contention...

The wreckage of the Altalena, a ship central to Israel's founding in 1948, has been discovered. The vessel, linked to the Irgun and sunk during clashes with the provisional government, is viewed as a symbol of the need for national unity.

Its recovery has sparked political debate in Israel over interpretations of the event and its relevance to current divisions.