Four Arab school principals and teachers were detained today by Israel authorities on the administrative order of the west bank military commander, on charges of inciting against the opening of schools on the west bank, in general, and in East Jerusalem in particular.
Agitation against the opening of schools in East Jerusalem is now in full swing. Arab agitators there are continuing their anti-school propaganda in the face of a threat of “strong hand” measures by Israeli authorities.
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