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Israeli Mission in Buenos Aires Receives Threatening Letters; Decides to Ignore Them

February 24, 1949
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The Israeli mission here today received two letters threatening to blast the building in which the mission is located. The letters were signed “ALN,” an abbreviation for Alianza Libortadora Nacionalista. The Israeli officials decided to ignore the threats.

Large meetings celebrating the recognition of Israel by Argentina were held at Rosario and Santa Fe with the mayor and chief of police attending the Santa Fa gathering. The Santa Fe police band played the Argentine anthem and Hatikvah.

Following the Santa Fe meeting, a wreath was laid at the monument of the national hero Saint Martin. However, several hours later the wreath was set afire by a man shouting anti-Semitic slogans. The police, who tried to detain the man, claim that he is a member of “Movimiento Nacionalista Santafecino,” which is responsible for the anti-Jewish propaganda being conducted in Santa Fe.

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