Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Verdict of Amos Ben Gurion's Trial – "Shurat HaMitnadvim", 1957

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Verdict of lawsuit by Amos Ben Gurion [son of David Ben Gurion] against Shurat HaMitnadvim and a letter of explanation regarding the "mystery" of the disappearance of page number 30 of the verdict + a newspaper cutting about this topic, 1957.
The verdict of a libel suit charged by Amos Ben Gurion against "Shurat HaMitnadvim". The "Shurah" – a civic association of members with a remarkable social and political awareness, active in the 1950's, consisting mainly of academics, who accused Amos Ben Gurion of receiving benefits when serving as a high rank police officer. They published these accusations in a booklet and in "Davar" newspaper. Amos Ben Gurion was acquitted. 58 pages of verdict. 2 typewritten pages concerning the disappearance of one leaf + 5 copies and an original handwritten by the secretary. All in a file.
State of Israel, IDF
State of Israel, IDF