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And the result of the crime.

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The tragic scene is like a serious incident during the blitz.

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The hotel housed the British Army headquarters and the Palestine government
offices, and casualties were very heavy.

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65 deaths are reported and there is little or no hope of survival for any of the
58 missing.

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Nearly 50 others were injured.

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The Jewish terrorist organisation Irgun Zvai Leumi, openly admitted
responsibility for the bombing.

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Many arrests have been made.

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Leaders of the Jewish Agency have expressed horror at the dastardly crime
perpetrated by a gang of desperadoes.

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Mr. Attlee, in the House of Commons, declared the British government will not be
diverted by acts of violence in their search for a just and final solution of
the Palestine problem.

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President Truman, condemning the wanton act of terrorism, added that America and
Britain are conferring on steps to be taken to implement the report of the
Anglo-American Palestine Committee.

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Undoubtedly, the people of Britain anxiously wait for the announcement of a
policy which will prevent the loss of any more innocent lives.