During the civil war in Mandatory Palestine, Palestinian guerrillas were surprised when, of all people, roughly 100 to 200 British soldiers and police officers in the Mandate joined their ranks. The men had deserted their posts to help them. In contrast, only 20 deserters fought for Israel.

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HISTORY During the civil war in Mandatory Palestine, Palestinian guerrillas were surprised when, of all people, roughly 100 to 200 British soldiers and police officers in the Mandate joined their ranks. The men had deserted their posts to help them. In contrast, only 20 deserters fought for Israel.

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