1942
Biltmore Conference, New York - for the first time, Zionists call for an independent state instead of a national home - cannot rely on Britain
February 12 - Avraham Stern leader of the extremist Lehi group shot dead by police whilst being arrested.
August 2 - British form the Palestine Regiment, consisted of 3 Jewish and 1 Arab battalions, which assist the British forces in North Africa against the Axis.
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