Elizabeth Monroe, a U.S.A. expert of Middle East affairs, reporting on a trip to Jordan and Israel said: “The other Arab states are uncaring about the ruin of Jordan so long as they are balking Israel. To an individual refugee, their attitude is compassionate and kind, but they are ruthless about individuals whom they do […]
Lebanon weekly “Al Ziyyad” suggested that the Arab States should recognize the State of Israel “de facto”, since as a result of such recognition a “Fifth Column” of Arabs would love Israel. “…the return of all the refugees to their homes would be secured. Thereby we should, on the one hand, eliminate the refugee problem […]
The Iraqi Parliament passed a law permitting the exit of all Iraqi Jews, provided they signed a declaration renouncing their citizenship. The time period for registration for departure was limited to one year, and subsequently extended for three months. The Jews of Iraq, fearful of the anti-Semitic purges, seized this opportunity to leave the country; […]
The Egyptian Government, in a communication to the American Embassy in Cairo, stated it had no intention of interfering with peaceful shipping and that “It goes without saying that this passage (through the Straits of Tiran) will remain free as in the past in conformity with international practice and the recognized principle of international law.” […]
Murder Egyptians killed Roi Rotenberg, 21 years of age, from Nahal Oz. Source: 42
Cairo Radio announced that the Fedayeen Commanders in Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon has met to organize a concerted Fedayeen campaign against Israel. Source: 73
Murder Two workers were killed in an orchard of the youth village, Neve Hadassah, in the Sharon region. Source: 42
Egypt, Jordan, and Syria announced a unified military command “the principal concern of which is the war of destruction of Israel.” Source: 73
October 29, 1956 Islam Says No to Jewish Homeland and State of Israel Egypt Israel struck out to destroy the Fedayeen bases. Documents and equipment found in Sinai corroborated Israel’s fears that a large-scale invasion of Israel was planned. The target date for the all-out attack was March 1957, captured documents revealed, while preparations for […]
Six Israelis were wounded as terrorists opened fire on a train, attacked cars and blew up wells, in the north and center of Israel. Source: “Which Came First – Terrorism or ‘Occupation?’ Major Arab Terrorist Attacks Against Israelis Prior to the 1967 Six-Day War.” Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. www.mfa.gove.il/mfa, March 31, 2002