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What was the name of the militant right-wing Zionist underground organization that bombed the King David Hotel in July 1946?
What was the name of the militant right-wing Zionist underground organization that bombed the King David Hotel in July 1946?
Irgun
What was the name of the operation launched by the British in response to the King David Hotel bombing, which involved the arrest of many suspected militants?
What was the name of the operation launched by the British in response to the King David Hotel bombing, which involved the arrest of many suspected militants?
Operation Agatha
What was the nickname given to Operation Agatha?
What was the nickname given to Operation Agatha?
Black Sabbath
Who was the Zionist leader who compared terrorism to cancer?
Who was the Zionist leader who compared terrorism to cancer?
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What was the name of the UN committee tasked with finding a solution for the future of Palestine after World War II?
What was the name of the UN committee tasked with finding a solution for the future of Palestine after World War II?
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What does UNSCOP stand for?
What does UNSCOP stand for?
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Which of the following countries were part of the UNSCOP committee?
Which of the following countries were part of the UNSCOP committee?
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According to UNSCOP's proposed partition plan, what percentage of land was allocated to the Jewish state?
According to UNSCOP's proposed partition plan, what percentage of land was allocated to the Jewish state?
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What percentage of land was initially allocated to the Arab state according to UNSCOP's plan?
What percentage of land was initially allocated to the Arab state according to UNSCOP's plan?
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Which of the following entities accepted UNSCOP's partition plan?
Which of the following entities accepted UNSCOP's partition plan?
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What were some of the key features of UNSCOP's partition plan?
What were some of the key features of UNSCOP's partition plan?
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What was the UN resolution number that outlined UNSCOP's proposed partition plan?
What was the UN resolution number that outlined UNSCOP's proposed partition plan?
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The US initially supported the UN partition plan.
The US initially supported the UN partition plan.
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Who was the head of the US State Department during the time of the UN partition vote?
Who was the head of the US State Department during the time of the UN partition vote?
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What agency was tasked with assessing the Jewish community's ability to defend itself in the event of a partition?
What agency was tasked with assessing the Jewish community's ability to defend itself in the event of a partition?
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According to the CIA report, how long could the Jews potentially hold out against Arab opposition?
According to the CIA report, how long could the Jews potentially hold out against Arab opposition?
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President Truman ignored the CIA report and ultimately supported the UN partition plan.
President Truman ignored the CIA report and ultimately supported the UN partition plan.
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The Soviet Union supported the UN partition plan.
The Soviet Union supported the UN partition plan.
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Which regions generally supported the UN partition plan?
Which regions generally supported the UN partition plan?
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What was the general reaction of Arab leaders and communities to the UN partition plan?
What was the general reaction of Arab leaders and communities to the UN partition plan?
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Britain voted in favor of the UN partition plan.
Britain voted in favor of the UN partition plan.
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What was the main reason for the widespread violence that erupted in Palestine after the UN resolution passed, ultimately leading to the War of Independence?
What was the main reason for the widespread violence that erupted in Palestine after the UN resolution passed, ultimately leading to the War of Independence?
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What was the official date on which Israel declared its independence?
What was the official date on which Israel declared its independence?
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What is the significance of the first section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
What is the significance of the first section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
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The Israeli Declaration of Independence explicitly states that the right to self-determination applies to all people, regardless of their cultural or religious background.
The Israeli Declaration of Independence explicitly states that the right to self-determination applies to all people, regardless of their cultural or religious background.
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What is the key component of the third section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
What is the key component of the third section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
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What are the two promises made in the fourth section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
What are the two promises made in the fourth section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
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What are some of the basic principles and guidelines outlined in the fifth section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
What are some of the basic principles and guidelines outlined in the fifth section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
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What are the two key components of the fifth section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
What are the two key components of the fifth section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
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What is the primary focus of the seventh section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
What is the primary focus of the seventh section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
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The Israeli Declaration of Independence explicitly states that the new state is a secular state.
The Israeli Declaration of Independence explicitly states that the new state is a secular state.
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What is the significance of the strategic phrasing used in the eighth section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
What is the significance of the strategic phrasing used in the eighth section of the Israeli Declaration of Independence?
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What is the URL for the timeline provided in the content?
What is the URL for the timeline provided in the content?
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What is the name of the 1917 declaration that promised a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine?
What is the name of the 1917 declaration that promised a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine?
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What international body issued the mandate for Palestine after World War I?
What international body issued the mandate for Palestine after World War I?
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What year was the UNSCOP committee created?
What year was the UNSCOP committee created?
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Study Notes
Jewish Violence and British Response
- The King David Hotel bombing, carried out by Irgun, a Zionist underground organization, occurred on July 22, 1946.
- This bombing targeted the British administrative headquarters in Mandatory Palestine.
- Operation Agatha, code-named "Black Sabbath," followed, resulting in numerous arrests of suspected militants.
Zionism Congress and Leadership
- Chaim Weizmann, a prominent Zionist leader, likened terrorism to cancer.
- Disagreements existed between Weizmann and David Ben-Gurion, with the latter gaining support during the Congress.
- By 1936, a substantial British military presence existed in Palestine, with one soldier stationed for every eighteen people.
UNSCOP and Partition Plan
- The United Nations Special Committee on Palestine (UNSCOP) was formed in May 1947, composed of representatives from various countries.
- UNSCOP proposed a partition plan dividing the land between Jews and Arabs.
- Jews held 56% of the land, hosting 498,000 Jews and 407,000 Arabs; Arabs held 43.53% of the land, hosting 807,000 Arabs and 10,000 Jews.
- Key motivations for partition—shared historical and cultural ties of both groups, free access to holy sites, and a proposed joint economic union complete with a joint currency and resources (water and energy).
- Resolution 181, voted on November 29, 1947, passed with 33 votes for, 13 against, and 10 abstentions.
- Initial U.S. hesitation stemmed from concerns about drawing into a conflict but was overridden by considerations of democracy, Jewish immigration support, and a CIA assessment refuted by President Truman.
- Soviet Union support stemmed from the anticipated socialist leanings of the Zionist campaign.
- Voting patterns varied across regions: Western Europe/North America favored the resolution, while the Middle East largely opposed it, with mixed opinions in Latin America, and the Soviet block predominantly in favor. Britain abstained.
Arab Response and the War of Independence
- Initial Arab responses involved boycotts, strikes, and escalated violence, hindering the implementation of the partition plan.
- The ensuing violence led to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
Declaration of Independence (May 14, 1948)
- The Declaration justified the establishment of the state of Israel based on historical ties, the Balfour Declaration, the League of Nations Mandate, and UN Resolution 181.
- It emphasized the right to self-determination for Jews, detailing the establishment of the State of Israel, and its planned governmental structure with a promise of a constitution, elected government, and basic freedoms.
- The Declaration also included provisions for Jewish immigration and the "ingathering of exiles" as the basis of the Law of Return.
- It concluded with a message for peace with neighbouring states and the diaspora Jewish community.
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Description
This quiz explores significant events surrounding Jewish violence against the British in Mandatory Palestine, particularly focusing on the King David Hotel bombing and subsequent responses. It also delves into the dynamics within the Zionist leadership and the UN's proposed partition plan.
