Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

The Truth About the Altalena – Irgun Commander's Speech – June, 1948

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The Truth about the "Ze'ev Jabotinsky" [Altalena] [Boat] – speech given by Irgun commander [Menachem Begin]. Broadcasted on Tuesday, June 22nd 1948, printed in Jerusalem.
"And I call to my brothers in the Irgun: do not open fire I command you… we will not open fire and there shall not be a civil war while the enemy continues to threaten us…".
14, [1] pages, 21.5 cm. Poor condition. Tears. Uncut folio. Thin and delicate paper.
British Mandate, Underground Movements
British Mandate, Underground Movements