Israeli-Arab Wars
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Judaism, Jews, Synagogues, Temples, Islam, Muslims, Mosques, Nationalism
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Middle East, Israel, Palestine
- Date: 1948-1994
Article abstract: At issue: Israeli independence (following Arab invasion). Result: Many wars and battles ultimately led to Israeli recognition of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in exchange for PLO recognition of Israel.
Background
The Balfour Declaration, issued by the British government in November, 1917, called for the establishment of a home for the Jewish people in Palestine. The policy was supported enthusiastically by most Western governments and grudgingly by Arab leaders. In 1922, the League of Nations granted a mandate to Great...
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