Count+Folke+Bernadotte

Madeline Crone IB History: Definitions

-Bernadotte was the United Nations mediator assigned to work with the Truce Commission in order to promote a peaceful settlement in Palestine. -He successfully established a month-long truce during mid-June. -On September 16, 1948, Bernadotte proposed that: 1. Jerusalem become an international city under UN control 2. The Negev be allocated to the Arabs 3. Galilee be allocated to Israel 4. Arab refugees be allowed to return home. -The day after he made this proposal, Bernadotte was assassinated by the Stern Gang.