The discontent of Arabs and Jews with the proposals for partitioning Palestine, reported to be contained in the Royal Commission findings, is evidence that the scheme is fair and impartial, the London Observer said in an editorial today.
Both Arabs and Jews are making known their disapproval of any solution except their full mutual destruction, the editorial said, adding that perhaps their second thoughts on the subject would be wiser.
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