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“‘The White Paper has been published…’” - The response of an issue of the newspaper “HaBoker” to the publication of the “Third White Paper, ” which imposed new restrictions on the Jews of Eretz Israel - “‘This land is ours!’” - A special issue of the newspaper “HaBoker, ” an outraged response to the publication of the “Third White Paper, ” which significantly restricted Jewish immigration to Eretz Israel and also imposed limitations on the Yishuv’s acquisition of land in Eretz Israel. May 18, 1939. On the front page, alongside a photograph of Lord Balfour, appears a large photomontage depicting the Jewish settlement, the Tel Hai monument, Theodor Herzl, and the return to Eretz Israel. At the lower right is a quotation from the words of Albert Hall from a speech he delivered in July 1920: “‘I foresee how the Jews are destined to develop this small land with their talents, and to resolve the question of a large Jewish majority…’”. On the inner pages, under the headline: “‘The White Paper has been published on the intentions to eliminate the hopes of Israel for revival in its land’”, there appears an extensive article detailing the new decrees imposed on the Jewish people - the (British) government clearly declares that it is not part of its policy to turn Eretz Israel into a Jewish state. England says to establish in the land an independent Palestinian state within ten years. Immigration will be limited to a maximum of 75,000 and will cease after 5 years. The sale of land will be restricted or prohibited. The war against illegal immigrants will be intensified…”. In response, a declaration appears here of a general day of rest on the following day. The day on which the issue before us was published marked the transition from political disagreements to an active and open struggle against the British authorities. The day before, on May 17, the British government published the “Third White Paper” (the Book of Treachery), which drastically restricted Jewish immigration and land purchases, thereby effectively issuing a death sentence to the hopes of the national home. In response, on May 18, a wave of unprecedented protest swept across the entire country; the Hebrew cities were completely shut down, and tens of thousands of Jews took to the streets in angry demonstrations under the slogan “We shall not surrender.” In Jerusalem and Haifa, the demonstrations developed into severe physical clashes with the British police, during which dozens of demonstrators were injured and one British policeman was killed - an event that escalated the security tensions to a peak level. This day is considered the turning point at which “Militant Zionism” began to lead bold practical actions that resulted in the establishment of the Aliyah Bet (illegal immigration) enterprise and the intensification of underground activity, thereby paving the way for the end of the Mandate and the struggle through to independence. 8 pages. Complete issue. Tears along the fold marks. Brittle paper. Moderate-poor condition.