All of us know what Hamas did on that fateful day on October 7, 2023, which was far worse than the American 11th September, but for those who have forgotten: Hamas launched a land, sea, and air assault on Israel from the Gaza Strip, which resulted in more than 1,200 deaths, primarily Israeli citizens, marking it as the...

Today we are going to show a case of religious reasons for withdrawing an issue. November 19, 1987, South Africa Postal Authorities intended to issue a four-stamp set to commemorate the Bible Society of South Africa, which was founded in 1820. However, one of the stamps, the 40c stamp contained two lines of script, one...

Israel and India established full diplomatic relations on January 29, 1992. However, even before that, Israel had a Consulate in Mumbai from 1953. Ties between the two countries flourished and currently include agricultural cooperation, water management collaboration, thriving trade, increasing tourism and much more. Over...

In 1975, the United Arab Emirates planned to issue a set of stamps to commemorate the Second Long Distance Swimming Championship, an event that underscored the country’s growing interest in promoting sports and physical fitness. The UAE, which had only recently been formed in 1971, was keen to establish a national identity...

Israel announced a joint issue with the British Territory of Gibraltar to be issued in 2011 celebrating the easternmost (Israel) and westernmost (Gibraltar) extent of the Mediterranean Sea. The designed stamp depicted the rock overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar on the left side along with the flag with the coat of arms...

Image Courtesy: Ulrich FelzmannIn 2001, the German Ministry of Finance planned a special series of stamps to commemorate famous film stars. Audrey Hepburn was one of the selected icons. For more personally, her role in "My Fair Lady" was the best but my wife will never agree with me. Isn't that what wives do anyway? The...

We all know how the rise of Nazism during the 1930s was not only a threat to the world, but also a threat to exterminate Jews, starting with Europe. So, during the early 1940s, as the world was engulfed in the flames of World War II, many Jews in British Mandate Palestine felt a powerful urge to contribute to the fight...

You probably all know that the Sues Canal in Egypt was built by French and British engineers and managed by a French and British company? Right? You also know that Egypt had a king there, and it was the Kingdom of Egypt? Well this kingdom was aligned with the west and also not very pro-Israel, I mean it is the in-thing...

Did you know that there was a concentration camp in the heart of Tel Aviv during World War I? In the mid-19th century, a small but devout group of German Protestants, known as the Templars, felt a calling. They believed that to prepare for the Second Coming of Christ, they needed to live in the Holy Land, close to the...

I'm not really the type to spend time watching the news, but when the Abraham Accords were signed in 2020, I jumped out of my chair with joy! However recently there was a UN Security Council discussion about Palestine and one of the enthusiastic supporters was the United Arab Emirates. I was surprised, shocked even. With...

Once upon a time, in the mystical Pacific waters, there existed a tiny volcanic island named Niuafo'ou. Picture it: lush palm trees, turquoise waves, and a post office with a twist—literally! Imagine a place where ships couldn't dock because the island lacked a proper harbor, which means no mail. No problem! The ingenious...

In the golden age of aviation, flying was an exhilarating and daring affair, reserved for the privileged few. Taking to the skies was a thrilling experience, and even something as mundane as sending mail by air sparked wonder and amusement among onlookers, like the residents of Tiberius in the 1930s, who marveled at the...

Would you believe it? Back in the late 19th century, there was a lot of prejudice against Jewish people. Surprising, right? Well, meet Wilhelm Marr, a German journalist who actually came up with the term "antisemitism" in 1879. He used this fancy term to describe hostility towards Jews. He introduced it in his publication,...

Back in the day, some American bigwigs wanted to dig a canal to connect the two oceans, but they couldn't agree on where to do it – in Panama, or in Nicaragua. A lot of them thought Nicaragua was a better bet, because the French had been trying to make a canal in Panama for like 20 years, and they sucked at it. They had...

A philatelic exhibition has three main viewers, whose aims are different, but you have to capture the attention of all three. These viewers are: the judges, the public and you. When it is you, at least in my opinion, there is a lot of satisfaction in working for months, and then seeing your work displayed for all to see....