1956 ⟶ 1948 Arab–Israeli War Ends

The 1948 Arab–Israeli war ends.

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💥 1948 Arab–Israeli War Erupts

1948 Arab–Israeli War: Syria, Iraq, Transjordan, Lebanon and Egypt invade Israel hours after its creation. The attack is repulsed, and Israel conquers more territory. A Jewish exodus from Arab and Muslim lands results, as up to a million Jews flee or are expelled from Arab and Muslim nations. Most settle in Israel. See also 1949 Armistice Agreements.⟶

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💣 Five Arab Countries Invade, Leading to the 1948 Arab–Israeli War

Five neighboring Arab countries invade, and the 1948 Arab–Israeli war ensues.⟶

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🕊️ 1948 Arab–Israeli War Ends

The 1948 Arab–Israeli war ends.⟶

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🚢 1956 Suez War: Egypt Blocks Aqaba and the Suez Canal

The 1956 Suez War Egypt blockades the Gulf of Aqaba, and closes the Suez canal to Israeli shipping. Egypt's President Gamal Abdel Nasser calls for the destruction of Israel. Israel, England, and France go to war and force Egypt to end the blockade of Aqaba, and open the canal to all nations.⟶