Civil war in Palestine, November 1947 - May 1948

Question 1

When the UN voted for a partition, what was the reaction of an Arab Higher Committee?

Answer 1

Proclaimed a 3 day strike, which resulted in violence against Jewish civillians

Question 2

In December 1947 what did the British government announce and what did this result in?

Answer 2

Leave Palestine in May 1948, causing the fighting between Arabs and Jews to intensify

Question 3

How did the Jewish forces act in the Civil War?

Answer 3

defensively at first, but then went offensive and tried to get back Jewish settlements in Arab states

Question 4

In 1948 who entered the war to support the Arabs?

Answer 4

Syria and Iraq

Question 5

What was Haganah’s Plan D?

Answer 5

Take over installations evacuated by BritishExpel as many Palestinians from future Jewish state

Question 6

In Haifa what actions did the Jewish forces take to get rid of Arabs

Answer 6

Set off explosions, causing 100,000 Arabs to flee