Civil war in Palestine, November 1947 - May 1948 Flashcards

1
Q

When the UN voted for a partition, what was the reaction of an Arab Higher Committee?

A

Proclaimed a 3 day strike, which resulted in violence against Jewish civillians

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In December 1947 what did the British government announce and what did this result in?

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Leave Palestine in May 1948, causing the fighting between Arabs and Jews to intensify

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3
Q

How did the Jewish forces act in the Civil War?

A

defensively at first, but then went offensive and tried to get back Jewish settlements in Arab states

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4
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In 1948 who entered the war to support the Arabs?

A

Syria and Iraq

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5
Q

What was Haganah’s Plan D?

A

Take over installations evacuated by BritishExpel as many Palestinians from future Jewish state

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In Haifa what actions did the Jewish forces take to get rid of Arabs

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Set off explosions, causing 100,000 Arabs to flee

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