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Christian Village Attacked by Druzes

March 16, 1926
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

The Christian village Dirminos in the neighborhood of the Jewish colony, Metullah, on the Palestine-Syria frontier, was attacked last night by Druzes.

One of the inhabitants of the village was killed Many of the houses were burned. Live stock and money were taken by the rebels.

The French artillery succeeded in expelling the Druzes from the village.

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