Cairo. July 23.
Great demonstrations against the formation of a Jewish state in Palestine were held at Mecca, Medina, Riad and other towns of Arabia. It is believed that the action was approved by King Ibn Sand.
At the Mosque containing the tomb of ihe Prophet in Medina, speakers recalled the promise of Caliph Omar. the war leader of Mahomet. In taking over the protection of the holy places in Palestine, Omar had promised never to permit Jewish settlements. The speakers pointed Sut that this promise was still valid.—Trans-Ocean.
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