Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Heathrow Airport in London, December 2, 1977. Photograph signed by Begin (top left).
A rare photograph showing Begin stroking the head of a 10-year-old girl named Eilat Ezer, daughter of an Israeli embassy official. Next to her stands the boy Oded Cohen (the boy with a kippah on his head), son of the Israeli consul who presented Begin with a bouquet of flowers. To Begin's right is the British Foreign Secretary Dr. David Owen, who accompanied Begin on his visit.
During his trip to London, Begin met with British Prime Minister James Callaghan. The discussions focused on the ongoing peace negotiations and the broader peace process in the Middle East. The visit highlighted the importance of international support and mediation in the peace talks, and emphasized the role of Western countries in facilitating dialogue between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
The broader context of Begin's visit also includes the preparations for the Camp David Accords, which were eventually signed in September 1978, and led to the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel in 1979. The visit to London was part of Begin's broader diplomatic efforts to gain support and discuss the peace process with key international leaders.
26x20 cm. Very good condition.
