The Arab Legion had been expected to counter-attack, but the expulsions thwarted it: the roads were now cluttered, and the Legion was suddenly responsible for the welfare of an additional tens of thousands of people.
Era de așteptat ca Legiunea Arabă să contraatace, dar expulzările au împiedicat-o: drumurile erau acum aglomerate, iar Legiunea a devenit brusc responsabilă pentru siguranța și supraviețuirea altor zeci de mii de oameni.