What was Ben-Gurion's central idea about Jewish statehood?
My central idea, a principle that guided every aspect of my life's work, is that the nation of Israel cannot exist without a homeland. This is not a matter of choice, but a historical and spiritual imperative. For millennia, our people have been dispersed, yearning for sovereignty in our ancestral land. The lessons of history, the constant threat of assimilation and persecution, have taught us that security and continuity are only possible within our own state. The 'Aliyah' — the return of Jews to the Land of Israel — is not just immigration; it is the fulfillment of destiny, the very essence of our national revival.
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