Plight of Homeless and Arab Sequel to Wandering Jew
Elizabeth Wharton argues the Arab refugees uprooted since 1948 face dire conditions in UN camps along Israel borders. The piece notes 900,000 refugees, UN funding, and shifting postwar options including direct talks, compensation, and possible resettlement with U.S. support.
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Refugees Cross Allenby Bridge Under Fire at Jor Dan Border
Arab refugees mostly from Ramallah crossed the Allenby Bridge into Jordan under Israeli gunfire and warning shouts. UNRWA puts about 7,000 crossing on Tuesday into Arab territory as a mass exodus continued from Israeli-held lands. An infant and several children accompanied a pregnant woman denied entry before later allowed to cross.
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Arabs Warned Do Not Collaborate In West Bank Politics
Jordan officials announce broadcasts warning residents of the Israeli occupied West Bank against collaboration with Israel. They foresee a puppet Palestinian government as Israel’s next move. Refugee flows from Nablus Hebron and Jericho areas total about 140000 since fighting ended, with 15000 from Jerusalem district. Volunteers help aging refugees cross the Jordan River.
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