This city was dead today, although it was the eve of the Sabbath, normally its business time. The streets were deserted except for frequent patrols of airborne troops with tommy-guns. The people had been warned to keep away from windows and balconies and the troops were strictly enforcing this order.
The British military commander rejected an appeal from Mayor Israel Rokach, that the curfew be lifted briefly to enable the people to buy food.
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