Sixteen Arab infiltrees were killed last week in clashes with Israeli border patrols, it was officially announced here today. Two other Arab raiders were wounded and eight were arrested, while a total of 33 cattle were stolen during the week.
Israeli border troops repulsed Jordanian forces in a sharp clash near Beit Jibrin, an Israeli military spokesman revealed this week-end. The spokesman said that the Jordanian forces crossed over into Israel territory and were driven back with an undetermined number of casualties.
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