Who won the 1948 Arab Israeli war?
Who won the 1948 Arab Israeli war?
1948 Arab–Israeli War
| Date | 15 May 1948 – 10 March 1949 (9 months, 3 weeks and 2 days) |
|---|---|
| Location | Former British Mandate of Palestine, Sinai Peninsula, southern Lebanon |
| Result | Israeli victory Jordanian partial victory Palestinian Arab defeat Egyptian defeat Arab League strategic failure 1949 Armistice Agreements |
Who did Israel gain independence from?
The British controlled Palestine until Israel, in the years following the end of World War II, became an independent state in 1947.
How many Arabs died in 1948?
According to Benny Morris, Yishuv (or later Israeli) soldiers killed roughly 800 Arab civilians and prisoners of war. Most of these killings occurred as villages were overrun and captured during the Second phase of the Civil War, Operation Dani, Operation Hiram and Operation Yoav.
Why did the Arab Israeli conflict start?
The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 broke out when five Arab nations invaded territory in the former Palestinian mandate immediately following the announcement of the independence of the state of Israel on May 14, 1948. The United Nations resolution sparked conflict between Jewish and Arab groups within Palestine.
When did the Arab Israeli conflict start?
May 15, 1948 – March 10, 1949
1948 Arab–Israeli War/Periods
Who won the Arab Israeli War 1967?
Six-Day War
| Date | 5–10 June 1967 (6-day) |
|---|---|
| Location | Levant, Middle East |
| Result | Israeli victory |
| Territorial changes | Israel captures and occupies the Golan Heights, the West Bank (incl. East Jerusalem), the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula |
What happened between Israel and Palestine 1948?
During the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, around 10,000 Jews were forced to evacuate their homes in Palestine or Israel. The war indirectly created a second, major refugee problem, the Jewish exodus from Arab and Muslim lands.