Nature of Arab/Jewish response to Jewish Homeland post ww2 Flashcards
What was jewish response to British occupying power
Most Jewish groups, even Irgun, supported the British in their attempts to defeat Germany. However, a small group led by Abraham Stern-Yair argued that ‘the enemy is the own who rules in your country’.
British treated members of this group as war criminals and used torture and assassinations to defeat them.
What was Arabs Response?
Arabs also tried to work with British.
What happened in February 1945?
Before war ended, Arab League of 12 nations created with British support and the British reaffirmed their desire to limit Jewish immigration.
Effect of Holocaust (Shoah)
refugees who survived Nazi concentration camps tried to enter Palestine but British continued to honour promise to Arabs and forced ships back.
Britain only added to horror that Jews faced and support grew in Western world for a Jewish homeland.
What happened after war?
British severely weakened.
What did the Jews see from the weakening British control?
saw possibility of creating homeland while Palestinian Arabs did whatever it took to prevent the dividing of Palestine.
What did the Anglo-American Committee of Enquiry say?
November 1945, British proposed Anglo-American Committee of Enquiry into situation. They recommended to allow 10 000 Jews to emigrate but Britain refused to accept it.
What was the most famous immigration ship?
Exodus
British navy intercepted ship and 4 500 refugees transported back to displaced person’s camp in germany.
Arab response?
- meeting of Arab states held in Syria in June, 1946
- Came to decision to threaten British and American interest in Middle East if rights if Palestinian Arabs not respected.
Jewish response( 2 attacks)?
- Jewish militant, Irgun, responded to British policies of immigration in July, 1946.
- bombed Southern wing of King David Hotel in Jerusalem the headquarters of British civil and military admin.
- 99 ppl killed
- in another attack, bodies of 2 British agents hung up in public and bodies booby-trapped in retaliation of execution of Jewish terrorists
British response?
- Need protection in secure compounds.
- at height of conflict, 100 000 British soldiers in Palestine to keep control of population 1 600 000
When did the British give up mandate?
February 1947, gave up mandate over Palestine and announced departure date of 15 May 1948.
Who took control of Palestine?
Moved authority over what to do about opposing claims of Arab and Jews to the United Nations
