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THE JERUSALEM POST, Israel, Sept. 10, 1993  The banner headline announces: "ISRAEL RECOGNIZES THE PLO" and: "Arafat Accepts Israel's Right to Exist in Peace and Security' with related subheads. The front page photo features Foreign Minister Shimon Peres.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

Background: The mutual recognition between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on September 10, 1993, marked a seismic paradigm shift in the modern Middle East by fundamentally transforming…

Russia becomes 1st major power to recognize Israel...

THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 18, 1948  The front page has: "ALL-ARAB TOWN SURRENDERS," and: "Jews Claim Victory At Acre." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. However, the prime content within this issue is: "Reds Recognize State Of Israel," which tells of Russia becoming the *second world power to formally recognize the new State of Israel. See images for details. Other news of the day is found throughout.

Note: While the article states Russia is the…

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1948 

* Russia recognizes Israel as a new State

The front page has a two column head: "Jews Say Acre Surrenders, 500 Arab Troops Drown" with notable text that includes: "Russia recognized Israel...".
History would show Russia to be the first major power to formally recognize Israeli statehood.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 21, 1977

* Egypt recognizes Israel
* Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
* Successful meeting w/ Menahem Begin
* Israeli-Palestine peace process

The front page has a nice banner headline: "SADAT ACCEPTS ISRAEL AS A NATION; Begin Opens Borders to Egypt; but Deadlock Remains" with various subheads and two related photos. Much more inside.
Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 22, 1977

* Egypt recognizes Israel
* Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
* Successful meeting w/ Menahem Begin
* Israeli-Palestine peace process

The front page has a two column headline: "'No More War,' Sadat, Begin Say" with various subheads and 2 related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 32 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 20, 1977

* Egypt to recognize Israel
* Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
* Israeli-Palestine peace process

The front page has a headline: "Israel Euphoric as Sadat Arrives---With Peace Plan" with subhead and 3 related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 18, 1977

* Egypt to recognize Israel
* Anwar Sadat to visit Jerusalem
* Israeli-Palestine peace process

The front page has a banner headline: "Israelis Cheer Egyptians" with subhead and related photo. (see images) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YOK TIMES, Nov. 20, 1977

* Egypt to recognize Israel
* Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
* Israeli-Palestine peace process

The front page has a banner headline: "SADAT ARRIVES TO WARM WELCOME IN ISRAEL; SAYS HE HAS SPECIFIC PROPOSALS FOR PEACE" with subheads and 3 related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete with 76 pages, good condition.

THE DETROIT NEWS, February 1, 1949 

* De Jure recognition of Israel

Although the State of Israel was formally created in May, 1948, it was not formally recognized by the United States until 8 months later, the 20th country to do so (the Soviet Union [Russia] was the first).
The center column on the ftpg. is headed: "U.S. Gives Israel Full Recognition" with subhead: "Trans-Jordan Gets Similar Status". The front page also has: "U.S. Reveals Production of Super A-Bomb." This declaration…

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Dec. 15, 1981

* Annexation of Golan Heights
* Israel government laws applied
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica - Hebrews

The front page has a banner heading: "Israel annexes Golan Hts." with lead-in: "'Declaration of war': Syria" Coverage is on page 2 with related photo. (see images)
Complete with all 92 pages, tabloid size, very nice condition.

Background: In 1981, Israel formally annexed the Golan Heights, territory it had captured from Syria during the Six-Day War of…

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 2, 1949 

* De Jure recognition of Israel

Although the state of Israel was formally created in May, 1948, the United States and Trans-Jordan (current-day Jordan) did not formalize their recognition until much later.
On January 31st, 1849 the U.S. did so, and although Jordan did not formally do so until 1994, this issue reports that on the day following Israel's recognition by the U.S., King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan encouraged his Arab allies to seek peace with…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 6, 1964

* Pope Paul VI makes historic visit to Israel
* Hole See "spiritual journey" - Mandelbaum Gate

The front page has a nice banner headline: "POPE WELCOMED BY ISRAEL" with lead-in: "Stresses Friendly Catholic-Jewish Ties", subhead and related photo. (see images) More inside and related pictorial on the back page.
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning along the margins, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

background: The 1964…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 24, 1948 

* Arab-Israeli War for liberation 
* Jerusalem - Israel 

This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Arabs Viewed Rejecting U.N. Order To Cease Fire" with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: The British Mandate over Palestine was due to expire on 15 May, but Jewish Leadership led by future Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, declared…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 1, 1948 

* Arab-Israeli War for liberation 
* Jerusalem - Israel 

This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Jewish Planes Bomb Amman; Arabs Arouse" and more. (see)

Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: The British Mandate over Palestine was due to expire on 15 May, but Jewish Leadership led by future Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, declared…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 25, 1948 

* Arab-Israeli War for liberation 
* Jerusalem - Israel 

This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Israeli Leader Sees U.S. Lifting Arms Embargo" and more with related photo. (see)

Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: The British Mandate over Palestine was due to expire on 15 May, but Jewish Leadership led by future Prime…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1946

* Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island
* Oldest surviving building in United States 
* Declared a National Historic Site

Page 15 has one column headings that include: "NATION SETS APART TOURO SYNAGOGUE" "Shrine of Judaism at Newport, Oldest in Country, Designated as a Historic Site" "Relic Of Colonial Beauty" "Clergy of Other Faiths Join in Extolling Memorial to Early Patriots of America" with smaller subheads. Also on the same page is a three…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 29, 1967 

* Reunification of Jerusalem
* East Jerusalem

The front page has three column headline: "Divided Jerusalem Made Single City; U. S. Won't Recognize Hasty Action" with subhead.
Also on the front page: "Israeli Annexation Felt Violation of Confidence" with caption: "Washington Deplores Move"
1st report coverage on reunification of Jerusalem, establishing Israeli control over the "Old City".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1868  Front page illustration shows: 'The Dead-Letter Office at Washington', with text as well. Very nice full page Winslow Homer: 'St. Valentine's Day -The Old Story in All Lands'. Doublepage centerfold article and illustration 'Israel in Egypt.' A half-page portrait of 'J. Ross Browne' (American traveler, artist, writer and government agent).
Complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and related text.