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This collection includes original historical documents and ephemera from Israel and Palestine, such as letters, certificates, official papers, and printed materials.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.

$ Letter Palestine 1929 Israel Deputy District Commissioner Jerusalem Hebrew

$ Letter Palestine 1929 Israel Deputy District Commissioner Jerusalem Hebrew

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$ Card Palestine 1920s Israel Jerusalem Business Arab Arabic Shoemaker

$ Card Palestine 1920s Israel Jerusalem Business Arab Arabic Shoemaker

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$ Letter Palestine 1921 British Israel Chief Clerk Jaffa Signed Signature Stamp

$ Letter Palestine 1921 British Israel Chief Clerk Jaffa Signed Signature Stamp

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$ Card Palestine 1900s Ottoman Holy Land Flowers Souvenir

$ Card Palestine 1900s Ottoman Holy Land Flowers Souvenir

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$ Letter Palestine 1920s-30s Israel Jerusalem Arab Arabic Ad Flyer Advertisement

$ Letter Palestine 1920s-30s Israel Jerusalem Arab Arabic Ad Flyer Advertisement

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$ Card Palestine 1920s Christian Catholic Rev. Borkowski Israel Jerusalem

$ Card Palestine 1920s Christian Catholic Rev. Borkowski Israel Jerusalem

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Israel 1943 Government of Palestine Agreement Certificate Post Postal Officer

Israel 1943 Government of Palestine Agreement Certificate Post Postal Officer

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RARE Jewish Israel Israeli Airlines EL AL Certificate of Appointment 1961

RARE Jewish Israel Israeli Airlines EL AL Certificate of Appointment 1961

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1963 Israel Arabic Newspaper Tel Aviv

1963 Israel Arabic Newspaper Tel Aviv

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1938 Palestine Israel Jewish Workers Union Newspaper HAQIQAT AL AMR Arab Arabic

1938 Palestine Israel Jewish Workers Union Newspaper HAQIQAT AL AMR Arab Arabic

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Jewish Israel 1936 Palestine Workmen's Sick Fund Medical Hospital Report

Jewish Israel 1936 Palestine Workmen's Sick Fund Medical Hospital Report

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Bu Jewish 1964 Israel Israeli Hebrew Transport Company Share Certificate

Bu Jewish 1964 Israel Israeli Hebrew Transport Company Share Certificate

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Booklet Jewish Form Judaica Israel Israeli Youth Hostels Guide Information 1960s

Booklet Jewish Form Judaica Israel Israeli Youth Hostels Guide Information 1960s

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Booklet Israel Ad vintage IDF NACHAL brigade zionist kibbutz education emblem

Booklet Israel Ad vintage IDF NACHAL brigade zionist kibbutz education emblem

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Booklet Jewish Hebrew Israel Israeli Music Festival 1961 Program EL AL Airlines

Booklet Jewish Hebrew Israel Israeli Music Festival 1961 Program EL AL Airlines

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Book Jewish Judaica LAND OF ISRAEL Photo Album Beno Rothenberg 1965

Book Jewish Judaica LAND OF ISRAEL Photo Album Beno Rothenberg 1965

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report Palestine Jewish Gymnasia Ivrit Jerusalem school student card 1937 תרצ"ז

report Palestine Jewish Gymnasia Ivrit Jerusalem school student card 1937 תרצ"ז

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Booklet Jewish Israel Army Form Israeli Yom Kippur War x5 Information Hebrew

Booklet Jewish Israel Army Form Israeli Yom Kippur War x5 Information Hebrew

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Book Jewish Judaica 1939 Palestine Israel Sticker Cards Album Hebrew Theater

Book Jewish Judaica 1939 Palestine Israel Sticker Cards Album Hebrew Theater

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Book Jewish Hebrew Palestine Israel ALEH עלה Company Zionist Factory Industry Ad

Book Jewish Hebrew Palestine Israel ALEH עלה Company Zionist Factory Industry Ad

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