The situation in the Nablus-Jenin-Tulkarm “triangle” in central Palestine is becoming intolerable but Israel still hopes that the United Nations will be able to convince these responsible that the incursions of Arab troops into this sector most stop, a government spokesman said here today adding that “Israel will not sit back with its arms folded.”
Meanwhile, circles close to the government were reported today to be concerned over news of Arab Legion replacement of Iraqi troops who are apparently being withdrawn in the central sector. According to these sources, the Transjordanians plan to put their own troops in front-line positions and leave the Iraqis in positions at the rear.
It is also understood here that the Israeli Foreign Ministry has expressed concern## at this troop shift, which it regards as a violation of the truce, since major troop movements are involved.
Meanwhile, a broadcast of the British-controlled Arab radio station on Cyprus today stated that “Arab forces on the central front in Palestine are being strongly reinforced and large-scale fighting is expected soon.”
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