Israel Tsemah

Description

Born in 1921 in Rezekne, Latvia, he was a member of Beitar from an early age. Arrested in 1941 he was accused of high treason and attempted illegal emigration. Sentenced to 10 years imprisonment followed by 5 years exile, he served his sentence in the Daglag, Unginski, Mineralni Osobi and Krasnojarski labour camps. Released in 1956, he had to wait till 1971 before being allowed to go to Israel. Remember & Save website.
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