May: The Arab League holds the first summit in Egypt to discuss the independence of Palestine and the formation of a government.
June: The Haganah launches “The Night of the Bridges” operation, named because they destroyed several key bridges and railway links from Palestine to neighbouring countries to stop the British Army receiving supplies. In response the British launch “Operation Agatha” in which over 2000 Zionist officials and members of the militia groups (Haganah, Stern Gang and Irgun) are arrested for the violence. The Haganah then turn their attentions to increasing illegal immigration to Palestine. The Arab League convene in Syria to warn of the continuing disregard of Palestinian rights by Britain and USA. They establish a new Arab Higher Committee (AHC), chaired by Amin al-Husseini.
July: Responding to Operation Agatha, the Irgun bomb the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, killing 91 people (28 British, 41 Arabs, 17 Jewish, 5 other nationals).
September: Britain organises a Round Table conference on the Palestine issue. However, only the Arab representatives were present as both Palestinian and Zionist officials refuse to attend. In the meeting the Arabs draft a provisional constitution which include plans for an independent Palestine, an end of the British Mandate and for a government to be formed based on the population distribution of the Arabs and Jews. With no Palestinian and Zionist representatives present, the meeting is postponed. Between September-December, the Irgun carry out several violent attacks against British policemen and military personnel killing 19.
December: The 22nd Zionist Congress convenes in Basel. Members push for Palestine to be made into a Jewish state and reject the partition plans made by the British. They also speak warmly of the growing ties between the Zionists and USA.
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