Jul 10, 2024
Britain was in favor of soliciting its Arab neighbors at
Israel’s expense. However, the economic realities of strapped
Britain at the end of WW II ensured that she could not aggravate
the United States. Hence Britain had no recourse but to comply with
the arms embargo to the Middle-East.
The UN imposed a cease fire early in the War of Independence and
Count Bernadotte was responsible for overseeing it. Bernadotte
earned a lot of Israeli ire for the liberties he intended to impose
including not recognizing the UN vote on November 29, 1947 which
was the prelude to Israel’s statehood. His bold, biased positions
resulted in his assassination and he was succeeded by Dr. Ralph
Bunche.
At this juncture Teller From Jerusalem begins to delve into the
creation of the refugee problem that evolved at the time of
Israel’s creation. To really understand the true story it is vital
to listen to this and future episodes.
Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com
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