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July 25, 1926

Jerusalem (Jul. 23)

Communication by train between Beirut and Damascus was restored yesterday following the successful conclusion of the French offensive at Ghouta. Two hundred of the Syrian rebels were killed, two hundred and eighty-six of them were taken prisoners.

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