Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In June 1967, Israeli paratroopers fought a brutal uphill battle for Ammunition Hill, a heavily fortified Jordanian position in divided Jerusalem. Under fire, they crossed minefields and trench networks in close combat, suffering heavy losses. The capture of the hill broke Jordanian defenses and opened the way to East Jerusalem, leading to the city’s reunification after nearly two decades of division, and reshaping the future of the city.
Since 1901, Jewish National Fund-USA has strengthened the land and people of Israel through bold initiatives that secure the country’s North and South. By preserving heritage sites like Ammunition Hill, Jewish National Fund-USA invests in Israel’s future, driving tourism, generating jobs, and helping communities thrive.
Find more information about visiting Ammunition Hill and other parts of Israel below.
You belong in Israel. Find your Jewish National Fund-USA tour or mission: jnf.org/travel/?utm_source=partner_opendor&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=boruchin&utm_content=ep1_ammunition_hill
Educators can explore Israel on Jewish National Fund-USA's special mission: jnf.org/travel/tour/index/educators-mission-to-israel-2026?utm_source=partner_opendor&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=boruchin&utm_content=ep1_ammunition_hill
Jewish National Fund-USA's Alexander Muss High School in Israel offers semester, summer, and mini-mester academic experiences for North American teens. Find out more: amhsi.org/?utm_source=partner_opendor&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=boruchin&utm_content=ep1_ammunition_hill
Learn more about the Jewish National Fund-USA's work preserving heritage sites in Israel: jnf.org/our-work/heritage-site-preservation?utm_source=partner_opendor&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=boruchin&utm_content=ep1_ammunition_hill
0:00 Intro
1:06 Jerusalem Divided After 1948
2:18 Jordan Enters the War
3:23 Why Ammunition Hill Mattered
4:15 The Battle Begins
6:15 Fighting Inside the Trenches
7:51 Nava’s Final Mission
8:52 Israeli Reinforcements Arrive
9:51 Destroying the Jordanian Bunker
11:17 The Human Cost of the Battle
11:48 How Ammunition Hill Changed Jerusalem
12:21 Israel-Jordan Relations Today
Sources
Rabinovich, Abraham. The Battle for Jerusalem, June 5-7, 1967. Jewish Publication Society of America, 1972.
All Israel News. "Ammunition Hill: The Battle That Reunited Jerusalem." YouTube, July 8, 2025, youtu.be/EX8yN8I9oJU
StandWithUs. "The battle of Ammunition Hill, Six-Day War." YouTube, June 5, 2020,
"50 Years Later, 3 Soldiers Reenact, Remember Their Iconic Six-Day War Photo." The Times of Israel, April 29, 2017.
Jewish National Fund-USA. "Ammunition Hill Information." JNF
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Image and footage credits:
Ammunition Hill Memorial Site & Museum
IDF
The national memorial project ‘Yizkor,’ prepared by the Ministry of Defense
Eran Lior Map Collection, The National Library of Israel
Israeli Government Press Office: David Eldan
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Executive Producers:
Michael Steinhardt
Co-Executive Producers:
Marc Shmuel Levine
Iris & Shalom Maidenbaum
Gold Level:
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life
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Translation credits:
Portuguese: Saymon Pires
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In June 1967, Israeli paratroopers fought a brutal uphill battle for Ammunition Hill, a heavily fortified Jordanian position in divided Jerusalem. Under fire, they crossed minefields and trench networks in close combat, suffering heavy losses. The capture of the hill broke Jordanian defenses and opened the way to East Jerusalem, leading to the city’s reunification after nearly two decades of division, and reshaping the future of the city.
Since 1901, Jewish National Fund-USA has strengthened the land and people of Israel through bold initiatives that secure the country’s North and South. By preserving heritage sites like Ammunition Hill, Jewish National Fund-USA invests in Israel’s future, driving tourism, generating jobs, and helping communities thrive.
Find more information about visiting Ammunition Hill and other parts of Israel below.
You belong in Israel. Find your Jewish National Fund-USA tour or mission: jnf.org/travel/?utm_source=partner_opendor&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=boruchin&utm_content=ep1_ammunition_hill
Educators can explore Israel on Jewish National Fund-USA's special mission: jnf.org/travel/tour/index/educators-mission-to-israel-2026?utm_source=partner_opendor&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=boruchin&utm_content=ep1_ammunition_hill
Jewish National Fund-USA's Alexander Muss High School in Israel offers semester, summer, and mini-mester academic experiences for North American teens. Find out more: amhsi.org/?utm_source=partner_opendor&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=boruchin&utm_content=ep1_ammunition_hill
Learn more about the Jewish National Fund-USA's work preserving heritage sites in Israel: jnf.org/our-work/heritage-site-preservation?utm_source=partner_opendor&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=boruchin&utm_content=ep1_ammunition_hill
0:00 Intro
1:06 Jerusalem Divided After 1948
2:18 Jordan Enters the War
3:23 Why Ammunition Hill Mattered
4:15 The Battle Begins
6:15 Fighting Inside the Trenches
7:51 Nava’s Final Mission
8:52 Israeli Reinforcements Arrive
9:51 Destroying the Jordanian Bunker
11:17 The Human Cost of the Battle
11:48 How Ammunition Hill Changed Jerusalem
12:21 Israel-Jordan Relations Today
Sources
Rabinovich, Abraham. The Battle for Jerusalem, June 5-7, 1967. Jewish Publication Society of America, 1972.
All Israel News. "Ammunition Hill: The Battle That Reunited Jerusalem." YouTube, July 8, 2025, youtu.be/EX8yN8I9oJU
StandWithUs. "The battle of Ammunition Hill, Six-Day War." YouTube, June 5, 2020,
"50 Years Later, 3 Soldiers Reenact, Remember Their Iconic Six-Day War Photo." The Times of Israel, April 29, 2017.
Jewish National Fund-USA. "Ammunition Hill Information." JNF
Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads!
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Recommended video – The W@r Israel Wasn’t Supposed to Survive youtu.be/F4GGpOxJW7I?si=FO8_1VH0s9RM3W7T
We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch
Let’s connect:
Website — https://www.Unpacked.media
Instagram — /unpackedmedia
Twitter — /unpackedmedia
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Facebook — /unpackedmedia
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Image and footage credits:
Ammunition Hill Memorial Site & Museum
IDF
The national memorial project ‘Yizkor,’ prepared by the Ministry of Defense
Eran Lior Map Collection, The National Library of Israel
Israeli Government Press Office: David Eldan
-----------
Executive Producers:
Michael Steinhardt
Co-Executive Producers:
Marc Shmuel Levine
Iris & Shalom Maidenbaum
Gold Level:
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life
-----------
Translation credits:
Portuguese: Saymon Pires
About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion.
Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between.
About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking.
#israel #history #jerusalem
