Abstract

The Problem of the Holy Places

The United Nations (UN), at its present session, is called upon to consider the problem of Jerusalem. UN General Assembly has before it a proposal from its Conciliation Commission for the establishment of a permanent international regime for an area of 100 square miles encompassing Jerusalem and Bethlehem. The argument that the proposed internationalization of the Jerusalem area is in accordance with the resolution adopted by the General Assembly in 1947 should not be regarded as decisive. The existence of the state of Israel was authorized by the General Assembly's resolution. When attempts were made to frustrate the resolution, Jews of Palestine, lacking assistance from any UN body, were compelled to carry it out themselves.