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Wahabis Advance Towards Jeddah; Ali Plans Renewed Attack on Mecca

November 20, 1924
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The Wahabi forces are advancing towards Jeddah from the south and north, according to despatches received here today. They have already occupied Kunfidu and Rabbah. A third Wahabi army is expected to advance towards Jeddah from Mecca.

King Ali is preparing for a new offensive on Mecca. “I am ready to continue the war”, King Ali is reported to have said.

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