(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Twenty-two aeroplanes and seven tanks were despatched to the frontier of Transjordania to protect the territory from the attacks of the Wahabi tribesmen under the leadership of Ibn Saud, king of Hedjas, in his holy war proclaimed against Iraq, Transjordania and Koweit, the three teritories which are held by Great Britain under mandates of the League of Nations.
Reports published today by Iraq newspapers state that an uprising has occurred in Nejd, stronghold of Ibn Saud, against the Wahabi leader. A part of the population is said to be in support of the uprising.
Reports from Basra state that a Wahabi force, led by Sheik Ed Dowish, with fourteen hundred camels is marching toward Iraq.
The Palestine population is watching with some anxiety the extensive preparations to utilize for the first time the Royal Air Force stationed at Ramleh and Sarafand. Palestine will thus for the first time serve as a war base for the air force.
Observers have commented that Ibn Saud chose a propitious time for his declaration of the “holy war ### at the infidels” which, as it seems, will be fought during the hot months when aeroplane fighting is difficult.
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