Analysis of the King David Hotel Bombing

The Jewish terrorist organization, Irgun Zwei Leumi,

openly admitted responsibility for the bombing. Many arrests have been made.

The King David Hotel itself. It was in the

wing on the right of the picture that the terrorists placed their explosive.

And the result of the crime, the tragic scene is like a

serious incident during the blitz.

The hotel housed the British Army headquarters and

the Palestine government offices and casualties were very heavy.

Leaders of the Jewish agency have expressed horror at the

dastardly crime perpetrated by a gang of desperados.

Mr. Attlee, 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.

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.

Undoubtedly, the people of Britain anxiously wait for the

announcement of a policy which will prevent the loss of any more innocent lives.

To be continued