James Grover McDonald and the foundation of American – Israeli relations, 1948–1949

The article is devoted to the foundation of American –Israeli relations in the difficult period, when the USA recognized Israel de-facto, the war took place in Palestine, and the main interests of the US government were concentrated in Europe. During the year McDonald worked as an official representative of the US in Israel on the peace settlement in Palestine, though his mission was not legal according to the international law.

USA, Israel, Arab-Israeli conflict, UN mediator, UN General Assembly, the USSR, State department, White House, de jure recognition