Issued by Israel in 1965, this 0.40 Israeli lira stamp depicts the Straits of Tiran, a vital maritime passage connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. The design shows a ship sailing under the Israeli flag with the mountainous landscape of Tiran Island in the background, symbolizing Israel’s access to the sea and free navigation rights. The stamp captures the geopolitical and economic importance of maritime routes to Israel’s development during the 1960s. Its clean, minimalist design and teal tones make it a striking piece of Israeli postal history.