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Israel declared its independence on May 14, 1948. After World War II, Great Britain, who governed this region known as Palestine, became overwhelmed by the problems and issues surrounding this “Palestinian Question.” Jews from Europe were seeking and demanding entry into the Holy Land. As the world became more aware of the enormous extent of the Holocaust, Jewish leaders and various governments encouraged Britain to allow substantial immigration into the region. At the same time, the Arabs and Arab states were resistant to such an action. So in 1947, Great Britain passed the problem to the United Nations. Eventually, this body came up with a plan to create a Jewish and an Arab State. The Arabs rejected the plan. But the Jewish State declared its independence (Weiker 260- 261). Almost immediately, this new country was recognized by President Harry Truman and the United States (Mackey 138).



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