Latest reports from Palestine , following the end of the British mandate at midnight last night , say that Egyptian and Transjordan troops have invaded Palestine, and Syrian and Lebanese troops are poised on the borders. The actual invasions reported have begun several hours before Britain's mandate ended. Photo shows ; This picture shows Glubb Pasha , Commander - in - Chief of the Transjordan Army, giving troops under his command a final inspection before going into action . 15 May 1948