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Jewish Immigration
Jewish immigration into Palestine increased before World War 2. Palestinians, supported by neighboring Arab states, resented the Jewish immigrants. -
Decreasing Migration
The British government limits Jewish migration. With emergencies excepted, only 10,000 Jews could migrate to Palestine a year. -
Partition of Palestine
United Nations wants to divide Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states. Jerusalem would be in control of these states. -
Independence for Israel
As the British mandates end, Israel declares independence. This would soon start war. -
Arab - Israeli War
The Arab - Israeli war lasted one year. 750,00 Palestinians were expelled or left during the war