Ammunition Hill — the 1967 battle where Israeli paratroopers clashed with Jordanian forces to secure and reunify Jerusalem, carving a legacy of sacrifice, grit, and national resolve.
Travel back with ALL ISRAEL NEWS correspondent Oriel Moran to one of the most intense and symbolic battles in Israeli history — the Battle of Ammunition Hill during the Six-Day War of 1967. On June 6th, Israeli paratroopers fought fiercely against a heavily fortified Jordanian force in brutal close-quarters combat. This pivotal clash not only altered the course of the war but led to the reunification of Jerusalem under Israeli control for the first time since 1948.
This video explores the battle’s military and symbolic significance, the existential threats Israel faced at the time, and the strategic importance of Ammunition Hill — a key point controlling access to Mount Scopus and the Old City. Through powerful storytelling and historical context, we honor the sacrifices made by soldiers like Private Eta Nave and reflect on the human cost of war.
Today, Ammunition Hill stands as a national memorial and museum — a place where memory, heritage, and hope converge. The story also features moving moments of reconciliation, such as the emotional meeting between Israeli and Jordanian veterans in 2012, reminding us that even after war, peace is possible.