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Rachel’s Tomb Desecrated, Unknown Vandals Escape

January 9, 1928
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

Rachel’s Tomb, one of Palestine’s Holy Sites held in reverence by Jews. Moslems and Christians, was damaged last night by unknown vandals.

The stairs of the tomb were broken. The culprits have not been found.

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