Israel marking 70th anniversary of UN vote that called for creation of Israel

Israel is marking the 70th anniversary of a historic United Nations Resolution 181 which for the first time called for the creation of two states in British Mandate Palestine: one for Jews, one for Arabs.

US Vice President Mike Pence will address the gathering. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhau and President Reuven Rivlin will deliver remarks via video.

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