Egypt and Syria Report Gains, United Press, NY Herald Tribune, May 20, 1948. by hadassah | Apr 23, 2008 | Returning and Redemption | 0 comments CAIRO, May 19 (UP).-A communique said tonight that Egyptian troops, resuming their advance in southern Palestine, captured, five miles northeast of Gaza. Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.