History GCSE
Law of Return
What Law of Return means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Law of Return
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A 1950 law granting every Jew the right to immigrate to Israel, leading to a massive influx that doubled the Jewish population within three years.
Topics that use Law of Return
- Option P5: Key topic 1: The birth of the state of Israel, 1945–63 - 2 Aftermath of the 1948–49 war (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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