Arab military activity continued on various sectors of the north Palestine front today following three air alerts at Haifa last night when enemy planes approached the port city. The aircraft were driven off by anti-aircraft fire before they could bomb the city.
An Israeli military spokesman denied that Lebanese and Fawzi Kaukaji forces have been withdrawn from the vital Sheikh Habbad height in northern Galilee. The spokesman said the Arabs hold the height and are also sniping against Israel positions in the area. This morning Arabs fired on Jewish positions in Nebi Yusha–the Jewish-held police fortress which controls the most important approaches to northeastern Galilee.
Iraqi forces were active during the past 24 hours in the Lajoun sector. Jewish positions in Lajoun and Megiddo were shelled during the night and the Arabs attempted unsuccessfully to capture a height between Lajoun and Mishmar Haemek. They were reported to have suffered heavy casualties.
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