The Israeli State Council today approved the proposed flag of Israel recommended by a Council sub-committee. The suggested emblem is similar to the present Zionist flag except that the two blue stripes are vertical rather than horizontal, as they are at present.
At the same time, the Council rejected a recommended state emblem on the grounds that it does not represent Israeli symbols. The sub-committee was asked to submit a new seal which would be simpler in appearance than the one already proposed, which depicts a Menorah, Shofar, Lulab and Ethrog.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
