October 28, 1948
Israel Adopts Its Flag
Historical context
On October 28, 1948, the Provisional Council of State adopted the Zionist flag as the flag of Israel.
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- Date
- October 28, 1948
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On this day, the Provisional Council of State approved the Zionist flag as the flag of Israel. The Israel State Archives record that a committee had decided on July 28 to adopt that flag, and that the council approved the decision on October 28.
The proclamation, signed by Speaker Yosef Sprinzak, describes a white flag, 220 centimeters by 160, with two dark sky-blue stripes and a Star of David between them. It is dated 25 Tishrei 5709.
Research trail
Sources and further reading
- The Flag and the Emblem · Israel State Archives · Israel State Archives View source
- Flag Proclamation 1948 · Flags of the World · Flags of the World View source
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