“HaMashkif” (The Observer) The Voice of Ze’ev Jabotinsky Rare Newspaper

“HaMashkif” (The Observer) newspaper was one of the most important voices of the Revisionist movement during the Yishuv period. Serving as the voice of Ze’ev Jabotinsky it played a significant role in shaping the political and ideological discourse of the time.

This rare Issue of Hamashkif was published right after the Declaration of Israel’s Independence in 1948, announcing  “The State of Israel was established”. On the first page are photographs of Herzl and Jabotinsky and the text of the Declaration of Independence.

HaMashkif (The Observer) was a daily Hebrew newspaper published in Tel Aviv in 1938 and was the central voice for the Revisionist Movement established by Jabotinsky. HaMashkif was the voice of history and the national hope of the people of Israel. Born from a resolute Zionist spirit and a deep belief in the promise of the Land of Israel, HaMashkif emerged in Tel Aviv in 1938 to carry the bold message of establishing a Jewish state within all its historical boundaries.

The paper was the platform that expressed an unwavering belief in the hope for a strong, free, and independent State of Israel. In every issue, through its messages and graphic symbols, the newspaper conveyed the spirit of the national struggle, the perseverance, and the unity that has always been at the core of Zionism.

From the pages of HaMashkif came ideas for the revival of the Hebrew language, the establishment of national institutions, and the building of the state—leading to the creation of a strong State of Israel and transforming us into a free people with a distinct identity and a rich tradition. Every page was a call to action: to remember our past and to build a future on the land of Israel, a state destined to be a home for every Jew who believes in our national vision.