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14 Reld After Raid in Jerusalem; Diamond Robbery in Tel Aviv Nets Extremists $8,800

November 18, 1947
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British troops swooped down today on the center of Jerusalem, and arrested 14 persons, after detaining and questioning nearly 400. The reason for the raid was not given.

A daring robbery in Tel Aviv this afternoon netted the robbers, believed to be extremists, gems valued at $8,800. They were seized from diamond merchant Shmuel Brandstatter, who was assaulted in his apartment.

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