The New York Times · 19 February 1965

CP-1965-006

After 17 Years, 30,000 Refugees Still Wait at Aqabat Jaber

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“After 17 Years, 30,000 Refugees Still Wait at Aqabat Jaber to Return to Palestine — By BROOKS ATKINSON”

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Brooks Atkinson, the Times' former chief drama critic turned correspondent, in the largest refugee camp in the Jordan valley. The headline names the camp, the number, the years, and what they are waiting for.

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"After 17 Years, 30,000 Refugees Still Wait at Aqabat Jaber," The New York Times, 19 February 1965. Covering Palestine archive, CP-1965-006. https://coveringpalestine.org/archive/cp-1965-006

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