Formation of the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine (UNSCOP)
摘要
This chapter critically examines the formation of the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine (UNSCOP) in light of the escalating Arab-Zionist conflict and global diplomatic efforts to address Palestine’s question following World War II. It explores the strategic international dynamics that led to establishing UNSCOP, highlighting the geopolitical interests of major powers and the ideological positions of key actors. The chapter delves into the committee’s mandate to investigate the situation in Palestine and propose solutions to the conflict, with particular emphasis on the divergent viewpoints of Arab and Zionist factions. Bsoul examines how the committee’s formation reflected broader power struggles within the United Nations and the global post-war order. He also scrutinises the committee’s recommendations, noting the complex interplay between justice, national self-determination, and political pragmatism. By situating the UNSCOP’s work within the broader historical context of Arab-Zionist tensions, the chapter offers a nuanced understanding of how early international efforts shaped the trajectory of the Palestine issue and laid the groundwork for subsequent UN resolutions.