In the early hours of May 29, 1939, 25 members of the Irgun led by Moshe Moldovsky attacked Biyar 'Adas on the grounds that its residents were harboring what they have seen as "gangs".
In the early hours of May 29, 1939, 25 members of the Irgun led by Moshe Moldovsky launched a surprise attack on Biyar 'Adas, alleging that its residents were sheltering what they perceived as "gangs".