All Arab governments have replied negatively to British Foreign Secretary Bevin’s suggestion that 1,500 Jews from Europe be admitted to Palestine monthly, while the Anglo-American inquiry committee is conducting its investigation, the Arab press reports today.
The Arab Higher Committee in Palestine, which was officially recognized last week by the Palestine Government, today decided to demand the termination of the Palestine Mandate and the establishment of an independent Arab State.
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