August 5, 1949 Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries – Syria
A synagogue was attacked in Damascus; 6 Jews were killed and 27 injured. Source: 6
Archive for April, 2018
August 1, 1949 Palestine Conciliation Commission
The Palestine Conciliation Commission suggested that Israel and the Arab States should agree to negotiate peace treaties, the Arab States replied: “AS THERE HAD NEVER BEEN A FORMAL STATE OF WAR WITH ISRAEL, NO FORMAL PEACE TREATY WITH ISRAEL CAN BE SIGNED.” Source: 73
July 20, 1949 Syria Will Accept Armistice Agreement Terms
Syria stated they would accept the terms of the Armistice Agreement negotiated by the other Arab States. Source: 85, p 56.
June 20, 1949 Arab Refugees
Newsweek’s correspondent, Charles A. Brown, reporting on a tour of Arab Palestine, quoted a Ramallah Arab leader as telling him: “The overriding and ever-present problem now is the effect of the Arab refugees, whose return to their former homes should be guaranteed as a matter of right. After that comes the main project—social and political […]
June 15, 1949 Israel Offers Peace
Israel’s Foreign Minister told its Parliament: “Our vital interests demand a speedy and comprehensive peace settlement.” Source: 73
May 15, 1949 Near East Arabic Radio
The Near East Arabic Radio broadcast the following statement: “The Arab leaders and the Arab press and radio announced on May 15 (1948) that the Jews were scared to death and would soon be thrown into the sea by the advancing Arab armies; but it was not long before opinions had to be changed as […]
May 15, 1949 Arabs Prepared to Fight for Revenge
Anwar Nashashibi: “The Jewish state was born a year ago. Do they believe that they will have more birthdays? Do they still believe the high price in blood was worth the endeavor? THE ARABS ARE WILLING TO WAIT TEN, FIFTEEN, TWENTY OR EVEN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS FOR THEIR REVENGE. We are confident that the Jews also […]
May 11, 1949 Israel Offers Peace
Upon Israel’s admission to the United Nations, Moshe Sharett, its Foreign Minister, told the U.N.: “The pursuit of peace is a treasured part of the Jewish heritage … That pledge becomes and earnest and urgent appeal when addressed to our closest neighbors, the Arab states, and other nations of the Middle East … We are […]
May 11, 1949 Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries – Egypt
The New York Post reported that there were approximately 6,000 Jews in prison in three camps in Egypt on charges of Zionism. Source: 6
May 10, 1949 Syrian Newspaper: Need for Underground Arab Movement
The Damascus daily “En Nasr” wrote: “The Arabs have first to organize their underground movement to Palestine… which will have to be supplied with money, arms and fighters… for the day of liberation.” Source: Arab Refugees. (p. 25)