From refugees to statehood: the United States and the formation of Israel, 1945–1948
Journal: The Oriental Studies
Year: 2025

The article explores the transformation of U.S. refugee policy in the aftermath of World War&nbsp;II and its role in the creation of the State of Israel. While the initial American approach was shaped by humanitarian concerns, particularly the crisis of Jewish displaced persons (DPs) in Europe, the issue gradually evolved into a matter of strategic diplomacy. The article highlights the impact of the Harrison Report (1945) and President Truman’s directive (December&nbsp;22, 1945), which marked a