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 Elder of Ziyon Elder of Ziyon
 1948, British Mandate, history 1948, British Mandate, history
The last British soldiers did not leave Palestine until six weeks after Israel declared independence.
And within hours of the withdrawal, Israel introduced its new navy. (London Daily Herald, July 1 1948)
 
The British continues to control Haifa's port until June 30, when they finally left and Israel took over.
It was so small that United Press  put the word "navy" in scare quotes.
 
 
 Thursday, July 06, 2023
Thursday, July 06, 2023 Elder of Ziyon
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