Haifa, June 19.
Eighteen persons were killed, including seven women and two children, and nineteen were injured when a bomb exploded in the crowded market-place here this morning. "Human bodies mingled with those of animals on the square, most of them unrecognizable owing to the force of the explosion. Most of the neighbouring buildings were damaged. Ambulances, taxis, and private cars were commandeered to transport the wounded to hospitals.
The authorities have imposed a curfew following the incident.
Excitement in Arab quarters was at a fever pitch as the explosion was attributed to the Jews.
A group of Arab women marched to the German Consulate, demanding that the Consul help them to take appropriate measures against those responsible for the outrage.
The Consul refused to receive the women, whereupon they announced that they would appeal to Herr Hitler personally.
Meanwhile, all the roads in the city are empty with the exception of police patrols and groups of soldiers. All shops and offices have been closed.—Havas, Britain Wants C.
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