Israel & Palestine History

IsraelPalestineHistory.com is a historical archive and research-oriented collection dedicated to the modern history of Israel and Palestine, documented through original period materials. The site brings together authentic newspapers, maps, photographs, books, documents, and ephemera produced during key historical moments from the late Ottoman period through the British Mandate, the establishment of the State of Israel, and the decades that followed. Unlike secondary interpretations or reproductions, the materials presented here are original items created at the time of the events themselves. These primary sources reflect how history was recorded, reported, and experienced by contemporaries, offering direct insight into political, social, cultural, and daily life in the region. The collection includes original newspapers published in Hebrew, Arabic, Yiddish, German, and other languages; historical maps illustrating territorial, administrative, and geographic changes; rare books and pamphlets addressing political and ideological debates; photographs capturing everyday life and historic moments; and a wide range of documents and ephemera such as certificates, letters, proclamations, and printed materials. Each item contributes to a broader understanding of the historical context in which it was produced. Together, these materials form a structured and curated resource for researchers, collectors, educators, and anyone interested in examining the history of Israel and Palestine through original documentary evidence.Visitors can explore the archive by category, period, or material type, and navigate between related collections to gain a more complete picture of the historical landscape. The site is continuously expanded as new original items are added to the archive.

Collection: Documents & Ephemera

This collection includes original historical documents and ephemera from Israel and Palestine, such as letters, certificates, official papers, and printed materials. These items serve as primary sources documenting administrative, social, and personal aspects of historical life in the region.

Photo Jewish Document Judaica 1949 Morocco Moroccan Certificate ABITBOL Israel

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Photo Jewish Document Judaica 1949 Morocco Moroccan Certificate ABITBOL Israel

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Book Jewish Judaica Israel Israeli Prime Minister DAVID BEN GURION SIGNED Letter

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Book Jewish Judaica Israel Israeli Prime Minister DAVID BEN GURION SIGNED Letter

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Jewish Judaica 1941 Morocco Moroccan Certificate Signed Meknes BEN AMRAM

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Jewish Judaica 1941 Morocco Moroccan Certificate Signed Meknes BEN AMRAM

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Document Jewish Judaica 1949 Israel Israeli 1st Edition of identity Card Hebrew

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Document Jewish Judaica 1949 Israel Israeli 1st Edition of identity Card Hebrew

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Letter Jewish Judaica 1926 Aden Yemen Yemenite Jews COHEN Hebrew Sephardic

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Letter Jewish Judaica 1926 Aden Yemen Yemenite Jews COHEN Hebrew Sephardic

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Jewish Judaica 1945 Palestine Israel Deposit Certificate Bond Bezalel Art Hebrew

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Jewish Judaica 1945 Palestine Israel Deposit Certificate Bond Bezalel Art Hebrew

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Pol 1945 Government of Palestine Israel Bearer Bond Certificate Ten Pounds

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Pol 1945 Government of Palestine Israel Bearer Bond Certificate Ten Pounds

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Card Jewish Judaica Israel Israeli 1949 Immigrant Identity Certificate Hebrew

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Card Jewish Judaica Israel Israeli 1949 Immigrant Identity Certificate Hebrew

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Jewish Israel Israeli Hebrew 1952 Jerusalem Share Certificate

Jewish Israel Israeli Hebrew 1952 Jerusalem Share Certificate

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Jewish Judaica 1943 WWII Red Cross Letter Palestine Israel Hungary BERNER

Jewish Judaica 1943 WWII Red Cross Letter Palestine Israel Hungary BERNER

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Jewish 1951 Israel Hebrew Press Release Catholic Church Visa

Jewish 1951 Israel Hebrew Press Release Catholic Church Visa

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Letter Palestine 1929 Bezalel Gur Arie Raban Orient Advertisement company Hebrew

Letter Palestine 1929 Bezalel Gur Arie Raban Orient Advertisement company Hebrew

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Stamp Palestine 1900s Ottoman Turkey Turkish Israel Birth Certificate Jewish

Stamp Palestine 1900s Ottoman Turkey Turkish Israel Birth Certificate Jewish

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Pol Card Palestine 1930s Government of Identity Jewish Judaica BERNHOLTZ

Pol Card Palestine 1930s Government of Identity Jewish Judaica BERNHOLTZ

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Document Palestine 190? Bank Anglo Austria Trieste Italy Stamp Ottoman Jerusalem

Document Palestine 190? Bank Anglo Austria Trieste Italy Stamp Ottoman Jerusalem

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Letter Palestine 1927 Colombia Consul France Marseilles Jerusalem Police Jewish

Letter Palestine 1927 Colombia Consul France Marseilles Jerusalem Police Jewish

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Card Palestine 1920s Israel Business ERNA COHN German Hebrew Jerusalem Lingerie

Card Palestine 1920s Israel Business ERNA COHN German Hebrew Jerusalem Lingerie

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$ Photo Palestine Card 1930s Israel Certificate Identity Jerusalem Jewish RATNER

$ Photo Palestine Card 1930s Israel Certificate Identity Jerusalem Jewish RATNER

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$ Palestine 1918 WW1 British Middle East Mandate Egypt Order Medical Office

$ Palestine 1918 WW1 British Middle East Mandate Egypt Order Medical Office

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$ Pol Form Palestine 1920s British Israel Government Hebrew Application To Leave

$ Pol Form Palestine 1920s British Israel Government Hebrew Application To Leave

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