The 1948 Palestine War

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the 1948 Palestine War in next to no time with this concise guide.

50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the 1948 Palestine War. On 15 May 1948, David Ben-Gurion formally proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel. Immediately after the Israeli Declaration of Independence, the neighboring Arab nations came together and decided to invade Palestine to put an end to Zionist claims in the region. The resulting Israeli victory had major and long-lasting effects on the balance of power in the Middle East.

In just 50 minutes you will:
- Analyse the development of one of the most significant conflicts in the Middle East
- Learn about the context in which the war took place and its social and political causes
- Understand how this war affected the political balance in the Middle East and how its effects are still felt today

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