Massacre at Deir Yassin 1948 - 6 piastre

Issued in 1965, this stamp commemorates the 17th anniversary of the Deir Yassin tragedy of 9 April 1948, an event that took place during the conflict preceding the establishment of the State of Israel. The incident at the village of Deir Yassin near Jerusalem became one of the most widely remembered events of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and held considerable symbolic significance throughout the Arab world, where it was commemorated as a reminder of the hardships experienced by the Palestinian people during that period.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with the Palestinian cause and highlighted the importance of preserving the memory of historical events associated with the Palestinian conflict. The issue reflected Saudi Arabia's support for Arab concerns regarding Palestine and emphasized themes of remembrance, solidarity, and continued interest in achieving a just and lasting resolution to the conflict.