Arab League blames Britain and US for deteriorating situation in Palestine. Stern Gang claims responsibility for letter bombs addressed to leading British government officials in London. Haganah terrorist attack on Palestinian orange grower's house near Tel Aviv kills twelve occupants including mother and six children. Majority of members recommend partition and minority recommend federal solution. Jewish Agency announces acceptance of partition.
Arab representatives walk out of assembly.
Haganah calls up all Jews in Palestine aged 17-25 to register for military service. Haganah launches Plan Gimmel, designed to destabilize Palestinian population and occupy strategic positions in country. Intercommunal clashes result in death of eight Jews and six Palestinians. British turns policing of Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva over to Jews and that of Jaffa to Palestinians.