M.P. FEDORINA ABOUT THE MEETING OF A LEAGUE OF FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH THE USSR

Stalin, Soviets and Israeli Question

M.P. FEDORINA ABOUT THE MEETING OF A LEAGUE OF FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH THE USSR

August 14, 1948

Secret

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On August 14, 1948, on behalf of the envoy, Comrade P.I.Ershov, I was present as a representative of the Soviet mission in Israel and BOKS at a solemn meeting organized by the League of Friendly Relations with the USSR in honor of the visit of our mission to Israel.

The meeting took place in the hall of one of the largest cinemas in Tel Aviv "Esther". It was attended by about 1800 people.

In addition, about a thousand people gathered on the street. Inside and outside the building was radio-equipped. The hall was decorated with the flags of the Soviet Union and Israel. Above the presidium table was a large portrait of Comrade Stalin, under it was the slogan in Russian and Hebrew: "Long live friendship between the State of Israel and the USSR!"

When I appeared in the hall with the Secretary General of the League, Tarnopoler, those present stood and greeted us with prolonged applause. The presidium was: Secretary General of the League Tarnopoler, from the Israeli Communist Party - S. Mikunis, from the so-called. Jewish Communist Party.:. Harari, from O. United Labor Party Mapam - Dr. Sne, Ilanit, Zerubawel, from Labor Party Mapai - Friedman, and others.

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Dr. Snee said in his speech:

“I will allow myself to frankly tell our guest, the representative of the Soviet Union, that our people love the Soviet Union, our people believe in the Soviet Union, which supported us and never let us down, and we, for our part, swear that we will never let the Soviet Union down. and we will devote all our efforts to strengthening friendship and an inviolable alliance with our Great friend, defender of humanity - the Soviet Union. "

Mikunis made a bright speech, who called on everyone to fight against Anglo-American imperialism, for the complete independence of Israel, for strengthening friendship with the Soviet Union, etc. Ero's speech was repeatedly interrupted by prolonged applause and cheers. All speeches were interrupted by loud applause at the mention of the Soviet Union, Soviet representatives in the UN (Comrades Gromyko, Manuilskoro, Tsarapkina), the first Soviet envoy to Israel, etc. After the greetings, the chorus of working youth sang the Jewish anthem, the anthem of the Soviet Union and the Internationale, which was sung by almost everyone in the hall. After that, the choir sang several Soviet ("March of the Artillerymen", "Song of Budyonny", etc.) and Jewish songs.

Second Secretary of the USSR Mission in Israel

M. Fedorin

AVP RF, f. 089, op. 1, p. 1, d. 4, 11.54-55.