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The Arab-Israeli conflict began in 1948 when Israel was established. Refusing the right for Israel to exist neighboring Middle Eastern countries attacked Israel.
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Egypt closing the Gulf of Aqaba; Israel expected an attack by the Arabs, so they decided to strike first. Israel quickly defeated Arab forces.
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Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack against Israel. With the help of the U.S., Israel was able to push back Egyptian and Syrian armies. After, weeks of fighting both agreed to cease-fire.
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The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) pledged to destroy Israel and make it a Palestine state. PLO launched guerrilla attacks on Israel from Jordan and Lebanon.
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War began once Arabs launched missiles into Israel. Soldiers were kidnapped and killed. Israel reacted by launching massive air strikes into Gaza and Southern Lebanon.
