PALESTINE PROBLEM

The transcript discusses the Palestine issue at the United Nations, presenting perspectives from both the Jewish Agency and the Arab Higher Committee. Rabbi Silver advocates for the Committee of Inquiry to visit Palestine to witness Jewish achievements. Mr. Henry Catton criticizes the Balfour Declaration, arguing it was made without Arab consent and calls for Palestine's independence and democratic governance.

What was Rabbi Silver's main argument regarding the Committee of Inquiry?

• They should avoid visiting Palestine due to safety concerns.

• They should rely solely on written documents.

• They should visit Palestine to see the achievements firsthand.

• They should consult only with the Jewish agency.

What challenges did the Jewish people face in reconstituting their national home in Palestine?

• Lack of international support

• Insurmountable physical handicaps

• Abundance of resources

• Political stability

Who represented the Arab Higher Committee in the discussion?

• Rabbi Silver

• Mr. Henry Catton

• The United Nations Secretary

• Lord Balfour

What was Mr. Henry Catton's criticism of the Balfour Declaration?

• It was made with full consent of the affected people.

• It was a legally binding document.

• It was consistent with pledges given to the Arabs.

• It was made without the consent of the affected people.

What did Mr. Henry Catton advocate for regarding Palestine's future?

• Palestine's right to independence and democratic governance

• Continued British rule

• A return to Ottoman control

• Increased Jewish immigration