UN Resolution 181

What is the UN Resolution 181?

Resolution 181 is the UN vote on the Partition Plan proposed by UNSCOP. It passed with 33 votes for, 18 voted against and 10 abstained.

How did the USA make sure the UN Resolution 181 was passed?

The USA knew that most western European countries would support the resolution. The USA put financial support on those that might not.

Why did the USSR vote for the UN Resolution 181?

The USSR voted for the UN Resolution as they hoped it would become an ally in the Cold War.

When was the UN Resolution 181 passed?

The vote was taken on the 29th November 1947.

When was the UN Resolution 181 put into action?

The Partition Plan was to be put into place by August 1948.

What happened to the British Mandate because of the UN Resolution 181?

Due to the UN Resolution the British Mandate was ended.

What was the result of the UN Resolution 181?

The UN Resolution 181 had several consequences.

• ❖ The British Mandate ended on the 15th May 1948.
• ❖ Palestine descended into violent chaos. In the 12 days after the vote 79 Jews died from attacks by Arabs. Jews responded violently.
• ❖ By February 1948 about 100,000 Palestinians had left the country to escape.