HC Deb 28 February 1939 vol 344 cc1096-7W
Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many bomb and other outrages have taken place in Palestine; and what have been the military, police, and civilian casualties from 22nd December, 1938, to date?

Mr. M. MacDonald

During the period from the 20th December to the 20th February there were 348 cases of sniping, 140 cases of sabotage, 19 kidnappings and 23 robberies. In addition, nine land mines and 32 bombs exploded.

The total casualties during this period were as follows:

  • Military: killed 7, wounded 19.
  • Police: killed 11, wounded 20.
  • Civilians: killed 83, wounded 124.

These figures do not include casualties inflicted on armed bands by troops, for which exact figures are not available.