1948 Arab-Israel War

April 3, 1949: Israel and Transjordan sign Armistice agreement . Both sides are bound to decide issues with no aggression. The Arab Legion will replace Iraqi army in north-central Palesti...

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Photo: Lebanese delegate signs Armistice agreement Lebanon and Israel sign Armistice agreement, March 23, 1949 Details of agreement here: http://bit.ly/YfLWoG

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March 10th 1949 (4pm), raising of the ink-flag at Um Rash Rash (Eilat) Israel. Colorized by Avi A. Katz. Original B&W photo by Micha Peri, a commander at the Negev infantry. On March 10 at 15:00...

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U N I T E D N A T I O N S Distr. RESTRICTED A/AC.25/SR/G/14 24 February 1949 Original: English UNITED NATIONS CONCILIATION COMMISSION FOR PALESTINE SUMMARY RECORD OF A MEETING BETWEEN TH...

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“It is with a feeling of deep reverence and consecration that I rise to open the Constituent Assembly of the state of Israel the first Knesseth Israel of our time in this eternal city of Jerusa...

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Us Ambassador to Israel James G. McDonald’s request to attend Opening Ceremony of new Israeli government. The request was denied as a result of a tripartite agreement among England, France an...

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February 6, 1949 The Editor, The Palestine Post Sir, — Mr. Bevin appears to hold the Jews responsible for the flight of the Palestine Arabs. Although the Israel military forces destroyed ce...

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President Truman signs the order granting de jure recognition to Israel in presence of Frank Goldman, National President of the B'nai B'rith, Maurice Bysgyer, National Secretary of B'nai B'rith...

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On January 7, 1949, the RAF tangled with Israeli planes along the Negev-Sinai frontier; during one of the altercations, an RAF Tempest was shot down, and its pilot killed. He was Pilot Officer Da...

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US Special Representative James G McDonald’s notes of meeting with Israeli PM Ben-Gurion regarding British accusations that Israel has invaded Egyptian territory: > 1. According to the�...

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Radio Remarks on the Occasion of the Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree on the White House Grounds, December 24, 1948 My fellow countrymen: I now light the National Community Christmas...

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ISRAELI GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE TO BRIG GEN. WILLIAM RILEY, REGARDING RESUMPTION OF FIGHTING IN NEGEV, DECEMBER 1948 “For the past two weeks the Israeli Government has been watching with great ...

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George Barnes, Press Officer for Acting Mediator Dr Ralph Bunche, says a delegation  yesterday submitted a memorandum in Amman asserting they were representatives of Palestine’s Arabs who favo...

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Einstein, Others, Denounce Menachem Begin TO THE EDITORS OF THE NEW YORK TIMES: Among the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the emergence in the newly created state of Isra...

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On 1 December 1948, the President of Israel’s Provisional State Council, Dr. Chaim Weizmann, visited Jerusalem and addressed the city’s Advisory Council. He emphasised that it was inconceivab...

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On Nov 29, 1947, UN voted to partition Palestine into 2 states, Jewish and Arab. Follow events as they happen leading up to and during the 1948 Arab Israel war, 1947-49. This site will provide supplemental material for the @1948War Twitter feed. The 1948War Twitter Project is a completely volunteer effort. Donations for books and other research materials are very appreciated. Thank you. A Few Words on Sources: @1948War Project Bibliography

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ORDER OF THE DAY, MOSHE CARMEL, COMMANDER, GIVATI BRIGADE, OC NORTHERN FRONT > “Our brilliant victory ..in the Galilee was marred as some > soldiers allowed themselves a shamef...

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TERRORIST GROUP ARRESTED IN CAIRO POLICE ACTION AGAINST MEMBERS OF MOSLEM BROTHERHOOD IS SAID TO SOLVE OUTRAGES By DANA ADAMS SCHMIDT CAIRO – Egyptian police have arrested thirty members ...

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After meeting with British Prime Minister Attlee on 15 November, Ambassador Douglas wires Under Secretary of State Robert Lovett two days later: > “While the British JCS (Joint Chief o...

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Photo: Egyptian soldiers at Iraq Suwaydan surrender to Jewish forces

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