66 years ago, Israel officially joined the United Nations as a member state
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66 years of state membersip at the UN

  •   66 years ago, Israel officially joined the United Nations as a member state
  • 5/11/2015
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    Ambassador Abba Eban and Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Moshe Sharett, take their seats for the first time at the General Assembly hall. Ambassador Abba Eban and Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Moshe Sharett, take their seats for the first time at the General Assembly hall. Copyright: UN Photo/AF
     
     
    ​Today, 66 years ago, Israel officially joined the United Nations as a member state. 
    Every day this week we will be sharing memories and historical moments from throughout the years at Israel’s Mission to the UN. 
    Photo: May 11, 1949 - Ambassador Abba Eban and Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Moshe Sharett, take their seats for the first time at the General Assembly hall.