HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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WWI
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the Holocaust
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discovery of oil
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the Middle East crisis
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Detailed explanation-1: -The United States was the first country to recognize Israel as an independent state on May 14, 1948, when President Harry Truman issued a statement of recognition following Israel’s proclamation of independence on the same date.
Detailed explanation-2: -Zionists wanted to reestablish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Massive numbers of Jews immigrated to the ancient holy land and built settlements.
Detailed explanation-3: -Seven votes in favor were required in order to approve the application. Syria was the sole negative vote; the U.S., Argentina, Colombia, the Soviet Union and Ukraine voted in favor; and Belgium, Britain, Canada, China and France abstained. Israel’s application was renewed in 1949 after the Israeli elections.
Detailed explanation-4: -In 1947, and again on May 14, 1948, the United States had offered de facto recognition of the Israeli Provisional Government, but during the war, the United States maintained an arms embargo against all belligerents.