The
General Assembly . . . considers that the present situation
in Palestine is one which is likely to impair the general
welfare and friendly relations among nations;
Takes note of the declaration by the mandatory power that
it plans to complete its evacuation of Palestine by August
1, 1948.
Recommends to the United Kingdom, as the mandatory power
for Palestine, and to all other Members of the United Nations
the adoption and implementation, with regard to the future
government of Palestine, of the Plan of Partition with Economic
Union set out below. . . .
3. Independent Arab and Jewish States and the Special International
Regime for the City of Jerusalem . . . shall come into existence
in Palestine two months after the evacuation of the armed
forces of the mandatory power has been completed but in
any case not later than October 1, 1948 . . .