The establishment of the Jewish agency in…

The establishment of the Jewish agency in Jerusalem, while accentuating Arab fears, gives the Zionists a new sense of confidence.

High Commissioner Sir John Chancellor, warned by the Zionist Executive that the Arabs are preparing to attack the Jews of Jerusalem with massive riots, refuses to cut his vacation short, declaring that relations between the two sides are improving.

However, “the goading policy of the Supreme Moslem Council over the Wailing Wall had the desired effect of driving Jews to exasperation.”

A dispute in Jerusalem concerning religious practices at the Western Wall, or Wailing Wall, results on August 15 in a demonstration at the site to counter "Arab arrogance" and the raising of a Zionist flag over the Wall by members of Betar, who were the organizers—"a major provocation even in the eyes of Jewish public opinion".

Arabs, fearing that the Noble Sanctuary is in danger, respond by attacking Jews.

One Jewish youth is stabbed in the back.

During a week of communal clashes in Jerusalem, ...