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20th Anniversary of the Deir Yassin Incident (1948-1968) - 45 fils

Issued in 1968, this stamp commemorates the 20th anniversary of the events at Deir Yassin, a Palestinian village near Jerusalem where a violent attack occurred on 9 April 1948 during the conflict surrounding the end of the British Mandate in Palestine. The design depicts a map of Palestine with a dagger marking Deir Yassin, symbolizing the tragedy and its enduring place in Palestinian and Arab historical memory. By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Kuwait expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and emphasized the importance of remembering significant events associated with the Palestinian cause. The issue reflected Kuwait's support for Arab concerns regarding Palestine and highlighted themes of remembrance, collective memory, and support for Palestinian rights and aspirations.