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Foreign News
February 17, 1947
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
Eight hundred Jews, many with tear gas burns, failed to land at Tel-Aviv and are heading to Cyprus to await their turn under Palestine's Jewish immigration quota.
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Tear Gas Bombs Stop Attempt To Enter Tel-Aviv
(By The Associated Press)
JERUSALEM. Feb. 17.-Eight hundred Jews, many of them suffering from tear gas burns, are aboard a ship on their way to the Island of Cyprus, after having failed in their attempt to land at Tel-Aviv.
They made several attempts to get ashore, but were forced back by tear gas bombs. The government announced the Jews will be retained at Cyprus until their turn comes to be admitted to Palestine under the quota of Jewish immigrants.
(By The Associated Press)
JERUSALEM. Feb. 17.-Eight hundred Jews, many of them suffering from tear gas burns, are aboard a ship on their way to the Island of Cyprus, after having failed in their attempt to land at Tel-Aviv.
They made several attempts to get ashore, but were forced back by tear gas bombs. The government announced the Jews will be retained at Cyprus until their turn comes to be admitted to Palestine under the quota of Jewish immigrants.
What sub-type of article is it?
Colonial Affairs
Political
What keywords are associated?
Jewish Immigration
Tel Aviv Landing Attempt
Tear Gas Bombs
Cyprus Detention
Palestine Quota
Where did it happen?
Tel Aviv
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Tel Aviv
Event Date
Feb. 17
Outcome
eight hundred jews, many suffering from tear gas burns; retained at cyprus until quota for admission to palestine.
Event Details
Eight hundred Jews attempted to land at Tel-Aviv but were forced back by tear gas bombs after several tries. They are now aboard a ship heading to Cyprus, where they will be held until their turn under the Jewish immigration quota to Palestine.