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Italy Announces Official Recognition of Israel; Italy’s Hospitality to Dp’s Lauded

February 9, 1949
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The Italian Government today officially announced de facto recognition of Israel. Israeli Consul-General Arie Oren simultaneously issued a statement lauding the Italian people for saving Jews from extermination under the regime and for the hospitality accorded by Italy to thousands of Jewish re after the war.

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