Battle of Beersheba (1938)

Battle of Beersheba
Part of 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine
Date9–10 September 1938
Location
Beersheba, Mandatory Palestine
Result Palestinian victory
Belligerents
Palestinian Rebels  Mandatory Palestine
Commanders and leaders
Abd Al-Halim Al-Julani ("Shalaf")
(Military commander of the Hebron)
Unknown British police chief 
Strength
500 rebels Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Tens injured
One missing
250 rifles and machine guns
50 ammo boxes
50 pistols
200 bombs

The Battle of Beersheba took place between Palestinian rebels and the British Mandate forces and led to the rebels taking control of the city.