WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The first war (1948 –49) began when Israel declared itself an independent state following the United Nations’ partition of Palestine. Protesting this move, five Arab countries-Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria-attacked Israel. The conflict ended with Israel gaining considerable territory.

Detailed explanation-2: -The roots of the modern Arab–Israeli conflict lie in the rise of Zionism and the reactionary Arab nationalism that arose in response to Zionism towards the end of the 19th century.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, the main reason behind the Suez Crisis was the Arab support for Palestinian attacks on Israel. By 1949 Israel had agreed to borders with neighboring Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt, but those were often the source of conflict.

Detailed explanation-4: -Background. The 1948 War came as the culmination of 30 years of friction between Jews and Arabs during the period of British rule of Palestine when, under the terms of the League of Nations mandate held by the British, conditions intended to lead to the creation of a Jewish National Home in the area were created.