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General Strike Throughout Palestine on Balfour Day Declared by Arab Executive

October 27, 1932
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A general strike throughout Palestine on November 2nd, the anniversary of the issuance of the Balfour Declaration establishing the historic connection of the Jewish people with Palestine, will be held by the Arabs, it was decided by the Arab Executive today.

Delegations from the cities and the villages will appear that day before government authorities demanding the stoppage of immigration of Jews to Palestine as well as the issuance of a law halting the sale of land.

The Arab press will appear that day bordered in black.

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