Despite the joyous news of the reconstitution of the Jewish State, it was a sad day in Jewish history. Death and destruction consumed Jewish communities of the Near East and one of the most important preserved holy books had reportedly gone up in smoke.
The above quote came from the latest article regarding the Aleppo Codex / Keter Arab Soba / Crown of Aleppo, a must read to learn about the real history of this ancient Tanach scroll that was once used by the Rambam to help him develop his Mishne Torah, and the illegitimate claim to this text by the ex-President of the State of Israel.
Source: Aleppo Codex Mysteries