Stamp Presentation“Freemen’s fulfillment”

Palestinian National AuthorityMinistry of Communications and Information Technology

12/2011

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology issueda set of postal stamps related to the theme “Freemen’s Fulfillment” which consists of 4 stamps and one souvenir sheet.

The design means:• a saker, one of his wings

symbolizes the freed prisoners, the other wing symbolizes those who remain in jail.

• the rifle symoblizes the resistance.

• the flag rolled up like a map of Palestine marks the universality of the deal.

• the chain symbolizes the bursting of fetters.

Nominal values of the issued stamps

• 150 Fils

• 350 Fils

• 500 Fils

• 1000 Fils

Souvenir sheet

• 3000 Fils

First Day Cover (for issue price)

First Day Cover (for Souvenir Sheet)

This issue reflects

• an enrichment of the Palestinian history.

• a breakthrough for the Palestinian Government.

• the loyality of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to the detainees.

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology expresses its gratitude and appreciation to all who participated in the production of this issue(design, follow up, proof reading, publishing, printing, and controlling), particularly have to be praised the brothers:

• Under-Secretary M. Suhail Madukh• Mohammad an-Nazli• Munther Karaz• Hani Maz‘ud• Mohammad an-Nunu• Sahar Farhat• Dar al-Arqam Library Printing

The stamps can be obtained at

• the philatelic office of the ministry • all post offices

Finally, there should not be forgotten the leading role of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and its permanent involvement in the process under the leadership of Minister Dr. Osama al-Issawi, who kept our minds on going forward step by step in order that this stamp sees the light of day and in order to tell the world that Palestine will defy the blockade.