The Deadly Scorpions Pass
by Esther Newman-Cohen
Title
The Deadly Scorpions Pass
Artist
Esther Newman-Cohen
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Paper
Description
The Deadly Scorpions Pass is a narrow, winding grade on the old road connecting Eilat and Beersheba, just south of Makhtesh Katan, and roughly 60 miles south of Beersheba. The pass was on the primary route between Eilat and central Israel in 1954. It was the scene of a Palestinian commando massacre of Israeli civilians traveling in a bus on route to Eilat on 17 March, 1954. Eleven passengers were shot dead by the attackers who ambushed and boarded the bus. One passenger died 32 years later of his injuries, in a state of paralysis and partial consciousness. Four passengers survived, two of whom had been injured by the gunmen.
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December 9th, 2020
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Comments (7)
Esther Newman-Cohen
Thanks so much FIT. I am so glad you chose to feature this work in the 1a day Waiting Room Art Group!
Esther Newman-Cohen
Thanks so much Anthony for the great feature in the Peopleless Scenic Landscape Group!