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The wars & local soldiers, 1977

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Moslem document calls for Israel “Holy War”

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 13 October 1977 · page 5

Incitement of hatred and violence between various communities was deplored by the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies this week. The public relations…

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Fighting Under the Star of David teers not only from Palestine but also The dramatic events leading to the formation of the Jewish Brigade and the rule which it played during the war and after it, are recalled on the 33rd anniversary by DR S. LEVENBERG, writing in the Jewish Observer and Middle

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 13 October 1977 · page 12

THE decision of the British Government 30 years ago to establish a Jewish fighting force to take part in the war against Nazi Germany and…

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An outline of French History (X) Free France in the War

Le Courrier Australien · Tuesday 1 November 1977 · page 14

AMONG the Free French Forces who continued the struggle against the Germans and Italians after the fall of France, the glorious…

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International News Israel Prepares New War

Tribune · Wednesday 16 November 1977 · page 9

Israeli bombers last week hit Palestinian villages in southern Lebanon, killing up to 100 people. On the diplomatic front, Prime Minister Begin flatly…

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Callaghan to Deputies: Policy “invites war”

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 17 November 1977 · page 11

LONDON: Premier James Callaghan stated here last week that he does not believe that Israel’s security can be guaranteed indefinitely by the occupation of territory. “That is a standing…

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Captured Soldiers 'Forced to Timor'

Tribune · Tuesday 13 December 1977 · page 3

Fretilin forces destroyed an Indonesian offensive in the mountains south of East Timor's second main town Baucau last month…

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Soviet Jew returns his war medals

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 15 December 1977 · page 9

MOSCOW: A highly decorated Jewish Red Army veteran said he is giving his 17 medals back to the Soviet government to protest its refusal to let him emigrate with his family…

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Egypt Returns Yom Kippur War Dead

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 22 December 1977 · page 9

JERUSALEM: Egypt delivered three caskets to Israel containing the remains of soldiers who died in the Yom Kippur War. The bodies were unearthed in the Suez Canal zone last week. This is the third time this…

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