Bidspirit auction | “Jerusalem in Truth – Under

“Jerusalem in Truth – Under Siege” | Baruch Oren | Rare First-Hand Account of the 1948 Siege of Jerusalem - Rare and highly evocative book documenting daily life in Jerusalem during the 1948 War of Independence and the siege of the city. Bibliographic details:  • Title: Amatcha Yerushalayim – Under Siege (אמתך ירושלים – במצור)  • Author: Baruch Oren  • Publisher: Yonatan, Tel Aviv  • Year: 1948 (Hebrew year תש״ח)  • Binding: Original softcover  • Pages: 110  • Size: approx. 15.5 × 23 cm The book consists of first-hand diary-style entries written during the actual events, arranged chronologically by date, describing:  • Daily survival under siege  • Shortages of food and water  • Convoys entering the city  • Civilian morale and emotional atmosphere  • Security incidents and ongoing danger The volume also includes period photographs and illustrations, providing rare visual documentation of besieged Jerusalem. Condition: Good condition for its age. Light wear to covers, minor staining and age toning to pages, small edge wear. Complete and intact. Please see photos for details. Highly desirable for collectors of:  • Early Israeli history (Israeliana)  • War of Independence memorabilia  • Jerusalem historical documentation  • Contemporary eyewitness accounts A powerful and authentic historical source from the dramatic months of 1948 — both collectible and research-worthy.