JERUSALEM: BARBED WIRE. A post office in Jerusalem surrounded by barbed wire
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JERUSALEM: BARBED WIRE. A post office in Jerusalem surrounded by barbed wire
JERUSALEM: BARBED WIRE.
A post office in Jerusalem surrounded by barbed wire. Photographed between 1940 and 1946
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1940 1946 Barbed Wire British Mandate Of Palestine Israeli Jerusalem Palestine Palestinian Post Office Shadow Staircase Wire
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures a haunting scene in Jerusalem during the years between 1940 and 1946. The image showcases a post office, standing tall amidst its surroundings, but what truly catches the eye is the barbed wire that encircles it. This striking visual symbolizes the complex political situation of that time. The barbed wire serves as a stark reminder of the British Mandate of Palestine, which governed the region during this period. It represents not only physical barriers but also metaphorical divisions within society. The shadowy presence of the wire casts an eerie atmosphere over the post office, hinting at tensions and uncertainties lurking beneath its walls. Amidst this somber backdrop, one cannot help but wonder about daily life in Jerusalem during those years. How did people navigate their way through these obstacles? What stories unfolded within these walls? The staircase leading up to the entrance adds another layer of intrigue, inviting us to imagine countless footsteps climbing up and down with letters and parcels from all corners of this divided city. This photograph stands as a testament to resilience in times of adversity. It reminds us that even when surrounded by barriers – whether physical or political – there is always hope for connection and communication to prevail.
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