HIST 101 Chapter 5-6: HOUSTON PCKG CH.5-6
17 Oct 2016
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Houston pckg ch. 5-6 notes: the birth of israel, 1948-49, preparing for war, november 1947-may 1948. Jews of pop in palestine, own 7% of land in partition given 14,760 km of most fertile land. Taken zionists 70 yrs to purchase 7% land, un offer another 50% Partition rejected by all arab govs and by palestinian arabs. Zionists accepted plan but unhappy about jerusalem being excluded. 15 may 1948 br announced to withdraw troops, no longer responsible for carrying out partition. When br left zionists began to carry out plan plan dalet: strengthen grip on territory intended for. Jewish state, seize areas promised to arab palestine drive arabs out. 4:30 am 10 apr 1948: zionists from irgun and stern gang attacked village of deir yassin. Led by menachem begin, massacre to frighten arabs to leave. By 12 pm 250 men/women/children dead, later all traces of village removed. Village 28 km outside boundaries in un partition plan.
