Creating the state of Israel... Arab-Israeli War begins...

Item # 716996

May 16, 1948

NEW YORK POST & THE HOME NEWS (Week-End Edition), May 16, 1948

* State of Israel created (day of)
* Arab-Israeli War begins

The front page is mostly taken up with the headline: "ISRAEL BOMBED, INVADED", with subheading: Call U.N. on Emergency". The report continues on pages 2 & 3, with several additional related articles and photos. The editorial has: Birth of a Nation", which is quite extensive and continues on pages 17.
This is the day after the historic announcement of the formal creation of the new state of Israel.
Complete in 40 pages, somewhat rough around the edges, still very displayable. See images for details.