Unrest in the Arab world . Throughout the Arab world , the tension caused by the United Nation 's decision to partition Palestine is growing daily . Arabs everywhere , are calling for arms , and are prepared to fight against this decision , which they consider unjust . ;lready minor clashes have occurred among Jews and Arabs , and mass demonstrations have taken place in various parts of the Middle East . Since the UNO decision to partition Palestine , Haganah , the illegal Jewish Defence Force , has been operating openly . Photo shows: Following the United Nation 's decision to partition Palestine , the call for arms echoed throughout the Arab world . The men seen here are not Cossacks but motorised Lebanese troops