Count Folke Bernadotte, UN Mediator in Palestine
A member of the Swedish royal family and nephew of the King, Folke Bernadotte was a military man with a deep commitment to basic human values. As Vice-Chairman of the Swedish Red Cross during the final months of the Second World War, Folke Bernadotte successfully negotiated with the Nazi regime in Germany to secure the release of 30,000 concentration camp prisoners who were transported to Sweden. The now-legendary “White Buses” operation remains a proud moment in Swedish history and one which has inspired the country to commit itself to play a growing role in humanitarian and peace operations. [source]
On 20 May 1948, Folke Bernadotte was appointed the United Nations’ mediator in Palestine, the first official mediator in the UN’s history. [from Wiki]
