Was Ben-Gurion an ideological extremist?

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My approach was driven by an unwavering commitment to the necessity of Jewish statehood and the security of our people. While some might interpret this resolve as extreme, I saw it as the only realistic path forward, guided by the harsh realities of history and the persistent dangers faced by Jews worldwide. The core tenets of Zionism, as I understood and advocated them, were about self-preservation and the right to self-determination. It was not about ideology for its own sake, but about the practical and urgent task of ensuring the survival and flourishing of the Jewish nation.

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