Israeli positions in the Musrara area and in the southern sector of Jerusalem were subjected to intermittent Arab mortar fire last night, an Israeli communique reported today. One Jewish soldier was slightly wounded A six-pound Arab anti-tank shell struck the Greek consulate, without causing any casualties.
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