Development of Israel
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- Standard 10.9.6: Understand how the forces of nationalism developed in the Middle East, how the holocaust affected world opinion regarding the need for a Jewish state, and the significance and effects of the location and establishment of Israel on world affairs.
- This website includes information on the Balfour Declaration, important middle east leaders, and the six day war.
- To the left is a map of Israel.
- The establishment of the state of Israel took place in 1948.
- The Arab states had a very aggressive reaction to the establishment of the Israel state. The Arab states launched a military attack on the new nation. Israeli forces fought well against the poorly equipped and badly led Arab forces. In the end, Israel increased its territory.