The Israeli War of Independence, 1948
- Background to the war:
- Holocaust and persecution of Jews in Europe leads to many of them leaving to Israel
- Arab League is formed in 1945 to protest the Balfour Declaration
- France gives Syria and Lebanon independence in 1946
- British fall out of favour with the Jews
Summary:
Many leave Israel due to the persecution of the Jews in Europe and the Holocaust. Arab League is formed in 1945 to protest the Balfour Declaration. France leaves Syria and Lebanon in 1946.
- Holocaust and persecution of Jews in Europe leads to many of them leaving to Israel
- Arab League is formed in 1945 to protest the Balfour Declaration
- France gives Syria and Lebanon independence in 1946
- British fall out of favour with the Jews
Summary:
Many leave Israel due to the persecution of the Jews in Europe and the Holocaust. Arab League is formed in 1945 to protest the Balfour Declaration. France leaves Syria and Lebanon in 1946.