Bidspirit auction | Iton Rishmi - ”official announcement”

Iton Rishmi - ”official announcement” against Etzel / Irgun - 1944 - This bulletin was the Mandatory Government's official notice of record for legal and administrative announcements. This issue, from 12 October 1944 is number 1364. Judges, land, health, publications, taxes, etc. all included. Interesting is the 2 1/2 page list of name changes from foreign to Hebrew. The opening paragraph in this issue is an appeal to the local Jewish community. In part it reads: ”His Majesty's forces have defended the country for 5 years... Recently there has been outrageous violence by Jewish terrorists...explosions, murders... They are impeding the war effort - assisting the ene- my...Do your utmost to assist in eradicating this evil...give information...Don't bring shame and dishon- or on the Jewish People.” A week later the Irgun inmates in Latrun were deported to Africa. 12 pages. Very good condition, ink stain on cover. Item from the collections of Jacob Yablok - VirtualJewishmuseum.com.