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JTA Correspondent Attacked

May 14, 1973
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The Jewish Telegraphic Agency correspondent in Copenhagen, Elie Keeheh. was slightly injured here yesterday afternoon when he was attacked by several Palestinian left-wing demonstrators. He was covering a pro-Palestinian demonstration in front of the Israeli Embassy. The police did not intervene to rescue Kohen who was assaulted by some 10 people and had his camera stolen. About 150 people, mostly left-wing Danes and a number of Arab students; participated in the demonstration. There were no other incidents.

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