The crisis in the Jerusalem municipality precipitated by the walk-out of the Jewish aldermen in protest against the anti-Jewish remarks of the Jerusalem mayor, Mustapha Bey Khalidi, at a conference of Arab mayors, of the subject of heated discussion in both the Jewish and Arab newspapers. The Palestine administration has refrained from commenting.
The Jewish press points out that Jews constitute a majority of the population of Jerusalem. An Arab occupying the delicate position of mayor of such a city must, therefore, be more tactful in his attitude towards the Jews, the newspapers emphasize. If he does not desire, or is unable to change his attitude, then he should leave is post,” the Davar writes. Other papers write in similar vein, drawing attention to the fact that Khalidi secured the position of Jerusalem mayor by appointment and not through Arab votes.
The Arab newspapers laud the action of Mayor Khalidi and announce that he will not apologize to the Jewish aldermen. “We are not interested in knowing when the Jewish aldermen will return to the Municipal Council,” the Falastin writes. The Hadifea” as a send-off to the Jewish councillors.
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