Abu Jilda, the most notorious bandit in Palestine, who has been the terror of the Palestine countryside for years, was captured today. He was a killer, but Palestinian Arabs considered him a national hero and a rebel.
Numerous legends have arisen among the Arabs concerning his daring exploits.
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