(ISRAEL, LAND OF).

(Jerusalem), Greek Conv. Press, August 25th, 1929

“Proclamation- I give notice to the public of Palestine that His Majesty’s forces are operating in the country with the sole object of quelling the present disturbances and promptly restoring order…” Issued by the Acting High Commissioner, H.C. Luke. In English, Arabic and Hebrew. The whole surmounted by the coat of arms of King George V of England.

British Mandatory Proclamation issued the day after the notorious Hebron Massacre in which some seventy Jews were killed by Arabs in violent attacks that included wanton destruction of synagogues and homes in the ancient holy city.