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Arab Gold Smugglers Captured in Israel; 13 Marauders Killed in Border Patrol Clashes

February 17, 1950
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Arab infiltrations in the Negev are gradually as suming increasing proportions, it was reported here today. The report said that ten Arab marauders were captured Tuesday night at Migdal Gad. A search in the house in which they were hiding unearthed 70 pounds of gold and 3,000 British pounds in cash.

One marauder was killed in a clash with police on Sunday near Migdal Gad and 12 were killed in clashes with army and police patrols in other sections of the Negev border since Sunday. A number of mareuders were captured, including two Sudanese and one Tunisian.

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