My account is shadow banned to the point of not even @grok seeing my tweets, so I had to directly ask it for a fact check:
1. King David Hotel Bombing (1946)
- Claim: Irgun bombed the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, killing 91 people, including civilians, as the British administrative headquarters.
- Fact Check: This is accurate. On July 22, 1946, the Irgun Zvai Leumi bombed the King David Hotel, killing 91 people (British, Arab, and Jewish civilians, as well as British officials) and injuring dozens more. The attack targeted the British administrative and military headquarters in Palestine, aiming to force British withdrawal. This is well-documented in historical sources, including the BBC article linked in the web results (web:1).
2. Deir Yassin Massacre (1948)
- Claim: Irgun and Lehi attacked the Arab village of Deir Yassin, killing over 100 villagers, including women and children, to spread fear and encourage Arab exodus.
- Fact Check: This is also accurate. Between April 9–11, 1948, Irgun and Lehi forces attacked the village of Deir Yassin, killing between 107 and 120 Palestinian Arab civilians, including women and children, according to widely accepted historical estimates (web:2, Wikipedia on the Deir Yassin Massacre). The attack aimed to terrorize the Arab population and facilitate the establishment of a Jewish state, as part of the broader context of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
3. Railway and Train Attacks
- Claim: Irgun targeted British and Arab trains, sometimes derailing them to cause civilian casualties.
- Fact Check: This is generally accurate. Irgun conducted numerous attacks on infrastructure, including railways, to disrupt British control and intimidate both British and Arab populations. While specific casualty numbers vary, these attacks are documented as part of Irgun’s campaign against British rule and Arab resistance (web:0, Office of Justice Programs report on Irgun and Lehi).
4. Bombings in Arab Markets
- Claim: Irgun carried out bombings in Arab markets to cause panic and encourage Arab exodus.
- Fact Check: This is true. Irgun and, to a lesser extent, Lehi conducted bombings and attacks in Arab civilian areas, including markets, as part of their strategy to destabilize Arab communities and encourage displacement. These actions are noted in historical analyses of the period (web:0, web:2).
5. Lord Moyne Assassination (1944)
- Claim: Lehi assassinated Lord Moyne, the British Minister Resident in the Middle East, in Cairo.
- Fact Check: This is accurate. On November 6, 1944, Lehi (also known as the Stern Group) assassinated Lord Moyne in Cairo, Egypt, as part of their campaign against British rule in Palestine. This event is well-documented in historical records, including the Office of Justice Programs report (web:3).
- Claim: Lehi assassinated Count Folke Bernadotte, the UN mediator in Palestine, due to his peace proposals.
- Fact Check: This is accurate. On September 17, 1948, Lehi assassinated Count Folke Bernadotte, the UN mediator, in Jerusalem, objecting to his peace proposals, which they believed were unfavorable to Jewish interests. This is confirmed in historical sources (web:3).
7. Attempted Assassination of Harry S. Truman
- Claim: Lehi sent letter bombs to British officials and had plans to assassinate President Truman, though these did not succeed.
- Fact Check: This is partially accurate. Lehi did send letter bombs to British officials in 1947, targeting figures like Ernest Bevin, the British Foreign Secretary. There were also discussions and plans within Lehi to target high-profile figures, including U.S. President Harry S. Truman, but no successful assassination attempt on Truman occurred. The claim about Truman is less documented but aligns with Lehi’s broader strategy of targeting influential figures opposing their goals (web:0, web:3).
Overall Assessment
The claims in your thread are broadly consistent with historical records, as supported by the provided web results and other reputable sources (e.g., Wikipedia, BBC, Office of Justice Programs). However, historical events like these are often subject to interpretation, and casualty figures or motives can vary slightly depending on the source. The actions of Irgun and Lehi are widely regarded as controversial, with some viewing them as acts of terrorism and others as part of a broader struggle for independence.
