“Prevent Tragedy! Vote Chet.” Political poster encouraging Israelis to vote for the Herut party during the 1962 general election.

(ISRAEL, STATE OF).

Tel-Aviv, c. 1962

Framed.

Featured is Mapai Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion opening Israel’s gates to returning Palestinians presently settled in Egypt, as President Nasser looks on in admiration. The title alleges: “He agrees with Kennedy - let them return.” President John F. Kennedy was a proponent of the Palestinian Right of Return, the Herut Party insisted these returnees would be a security threat.