Emergency edition of The Palestine Post in stencil print from May 18, 1948, together with the issue from the previous day.
The Palestine Post from May 18, 1948 – special edition in stencil print without pictures due to the state of emergency that prevailed in Jerusalem in those days. [Two days after the newspaper came out with the headline ‘State of Israel is Born.’]
This newspaper covers the State of Israel’s appeal to the UN and the difficult battles against the Arab enemy in Jerusalem. It brings excerpts from Chaim Weitzmann’s speech, describes defense activities across the country, the battles at Tel Kadi on the Jordan River, reports about a ship with 600 illegal immigrants that arrived at the port in Tel Aviv and more.
[4] leaves, approximately 30 cm.
Fine condition. Fold marks. Aging stains. Tiny tears in the margins, without damage to text.
Together with an issue of The Palestine Post from 17 May 1948, standard print.