Preface Introduction 1 Israel's Policy toward the Emerging Refugee Problem, Spring-Winter 1948 2 The Lausanne Conference and the Refugee Problem 3 Shifting the Emphasis for Solving the Refugee Problem: from a Political Approach to an Economic One 4 The Refugee Problem and Abdullah’s Jordan 5 An Exchange Transaction: Paying Compensation in Exchange for the Resettlement of the Refugees 6 Israel and the Compensation Issue Prior to the Paris Conference and during its Proceedings 7 Two Political Matters Linked to the Compensation Issue 8 The Resettlement Question Following the 6th United Nations General Assembly 9 Toughening Israel's Position: Compensation Policy since the Winter of 1952 10 The Alpha Plan 11 Three Secondary Aspects of the Refugee Problem Where Progress has been Achieved Conclusion