The Arab League

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The Arab League

The Arab League is an inter-governmental regional organization consisting of 22 member countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. 

It was founded in 1945 by Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Yemen, and later expanded to include additional Arab countries.

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Formation

The Arab League was formed after the Second World War. 

Its mission was to foster closer ties and cooperation among the Arab states in the Middle East. 

The League was officially established on 22nd March 1945, and its headquarters is located in Cairo, Egypt.

Purpose

The main purpose of the Arab League is to promote closer political, economic and cultural cooperation between the member states and to serve as a platform for resolving disputes peacefully. 

It also serves as a forum for the development of policies aimed at strengthening the Arab nations’ collective identity and voice in international affairs.

Role in the Palestine Conflict

The Arab League has been a source of support for Palestine in its struggle for self-determination and independence. During the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, the League formed the Arab Higher Committee for Palestine to coordinate the Arab response to the conflict. The League has also been actively engaged in strengthening Palestinian security and economic stability and encouraging peace negotiations between the Palestinian Authority and Israel.

Response to the UN Partition Plan

The Arab League rejected the 1947 UN Partition Plan, which proposed the division of British-mandate Palestine into two independent states—one Jewish and one Arab. The League argued that the plan would deny the Palestinians their right to self-determination and statehood. 

The League also argued that the plan would inherently lead to the oppression of Palestinians and the displacement of Arab citizens living in Palestine, who would be unable to obtain citizenship in either of the newly formed states. 

Despite the Arab League's opposition to the UN Partition Plan, it has since played an important role in negotiating and mediating peace between the Palestinians and Israel.

1. When was the Arab League established?

1. 1944
2. 1945
3. 1946
4. 1947

2. What is the main purpose of the Arab League?

1. To foster closer ties between the Arab states
2. To promote economic and social development in the region
3. To serve as a platform for resolving disputes peacefully

3. What was the Arab League's response to the UN Partition Plan?

1. Acceptance
2. Neutrality
3. Rejection

4. How many member countries does the Arab League have?

1. 14
2. 17
3. 19
4. 22

5. Where is the headquarters of the Arab League located?

1. Cairo, Egypt
2. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
3. Amman, Jordan
4. Baghdad, Iraq

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In your words, Describe the Reaction of the Palestinians to the Partition Plan proposed by the United Nations.

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