June 8: White Sheets in HebronHebron, a holy city that houses the resting place of our Patriarchs and Matriarchs. A city which in its recent past had boasted a sizable Jewish population and fifty-eight synagogues. But for some time now, Jews had been banned from living in this city, and its synagogues were destroyed. The IDF entering Hebron found white sheets hanging from the windows, and an Arab population surrendering peacefully. The war in the West Bank was concluded. Israel now had full control over the entire region.
Jewish History: Hebron LiberatedMore on Hebron
June 8: The “Big Lie”
Arab countries were bombarded with Egyptian and Jordanian propaganda, claiming that American and English planes were assisting Israel in pounding their bases and country's forces. This canard caused much distress to American and English embassies and citizens across the Middle East. Embassies were shut down and innocent people driven from their homes. The “Big Lie” backfired on its perpetrators. On June 8th, King Hussein contacted the English, pleading for assistance, asking them to pressure Israel to stop its incessant attacks. England ignored the request, largely because of Hussein's backing of the lie.
Today’s Highlights:
Israel takes control of the holy city of Hebron, Al Qantarah El Sharqiyya in the Sinai Desert. This places most of Sinai in Israeli hands.
Jordanian bridges are destroyed.
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