Jewish forces made a strong bid on May 10 to open the Jerusalen-Tel-Aviv road during a firce battle in the Judean Hills near Bab el Wad. The road at this point is blocked by Arabs, who on May 12 launched a counter-attack with field guns and reinforcements, and succeeded in driving the Jews from the immediate danger area. Here Arab fighters are seen scanning the hills of Bab el Wad for Jewish fighters. (A.P. Photo)
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22666, 17 June 1948, Page 5
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75Jewish forces made a strong bid on May 10 to open the Jerusalen-Tel-Aviv road during a firce battle in the Judean Hills near Bab el Wad. The road at this point is blocked by Arabs, who on May 12 launched a counter-attack with field guns and reinforcements, and succeeded in driving the Jews from the immediate danger area. Here Arab fighters are seen scanning the hills of Bab el Wad for Jewish fighters. (A.P. Photo) Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22666, 17 June 1948, Page 5
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