29 Nov 1947: UN Partition of Palestine
On 29 November 1947 the UN General Assembly voted to partition Palestine into separate Jewish and Palestinian states; giving 56.5% of Palestine to the Jewish state and 43.5% to the Palestinians. The plan was not implemented, following its rejection by the Palestinian representatives.
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29 Nov 1947: UN Partition of Palestine
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Arabs rejected the proposals and rioted »Arabs rejected the proposals and rioted
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Jewish groups accept the partition »Jewish groups accept the partition
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Jewish people about 33% of population, owned 6% of land »Jewish people about 33% of population, owned 6% of land
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