Editor,

Recent threats by major European countries to recognize Palestine as a state begs the question, when did Palestine cease to be one? The United Nations General Assembly Resolution 181 Nov. 29, 1947, establishing the partition of Palestine, specifically mentions the state of Palestine 46 times. The state of Israel does not appear in the document nor on any map at the time. Prior to Resolution 181, the Jewish immigrants owned less than 7% of Palestine, the resolution allotted them 56%, strategically allocating control of major ports, water resources, and agricultural land. Of the thirty-six signatories to Resolution 181, ten are now currently members of the 25% of nations not recognizing the State of Palestine.

On May 14, 1948, Israel proclaimed independence. The U.S. immediately re

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