Editorial Note
The General Assembly began discussion of the United States draft resolution, as amended by the First Committee, on May 14. Mr. Jessup read two statements to the Assembly, the first of which was President Truman’s statement according United States recognition to the Provisional Government of Israel. The second set forth the view that “The desire of the United States to obtain a truce in Palestine will in no way be lessened by the proclamation of a Jewish State. We hope that the new Jewish State will join with the Security Council Truce Commission in redoubled efforts to bring an end to the fighting, which has been, throughout the United Nations consideration of Palestine, a principal objective of this Government.” (GA (II/SS), Plenary, page 42). The Assembly adopted the resolution later the same day by 31 votes to 7, with 16 abstentions (ibid., page 45; for text, see infra).