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Two Interesting Booklet of the Lechi, Stencil, 1944-1945 - A. Divrei Ha'Ne'eshamim Be'Mishpat Kahir (the Words of the Accused at the Cairo Trial) published by Lochamei Cherut Yisrael, Adar 1945. Protocol of the words of Eliyahu Hakim and Eliyahu Beit Tzuri as they were delivered by the president of the court in Cairo. The booklet shortly describes the trial and the words of the accused who claimed that only an international court had the authority to judge them. Hakim and Beit Tzuri, both members of the Lechi, were caught in Egypt after assassinating Lord Moyne. They were put on trial before a military court and were convicted and sentenced to death. Both were hanged in Cairo on 22 March 1945, singing Hatikvah on the gallows. 8 pp. B. Missive calling to join the underground organization, published by Lochamei Cherut Yisrael, Cheshvan 1944. The booklet presents arguments for joining the Lechi. 8 pp. Condition: Very Good.