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Britain, Israel and Jordan in the 1948 war

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Diana Safieh

Introduction by Avi Shlaim for the Balfour Project to his paper in The Journal of Palestine Studies By Avi Shlaim From 1920 to 1948 Britain held the mandate over Palestine. From the beginning, Britain pursued a pro-Zionist policy which facilitated … Continue reading →

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As the Arabs see the Jews, by His Majesty King Abdullah

Posted on August 19, 2014 by admin

The American Magazine November, 1947 Summary This appeal to the American people, written by King Abdullah, son of Sharif Hussein and grandfather of the current King of Jordan, appeared in the United States six months before the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. … Continue reading →

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