Scenes from Palestine as UN General Assembly votes to approve partition of Palestine between Jews and Arabs

In 1947, the ongoing conflict between Jews and Arabs in Palestine led to a significant decision by the United Nations to partition the region. This decision saw rare agreement between the Soviet Union and the United States. Despite the League of Nations' earlier approval of the British mandate, the move towards independence was marred by violence. Impartial observers called for a truce, highlighting the severe challenges faced by the United Nations in maintaining peace.

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