Background on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

  • Anti-Jewish Riots

    Between 23 and 29 of August, the Arabs initiated a series of anti-Jewish riots, causing heavy casualties in the Jewish cities Hebron and Safed
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    Fifth Aliyah

    250,000 Jewish immigrants sailed for Israel in a migration called the Aliyah
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    Military Aid from other Arab Countries

    The Palestinian struggle drew the attention of many militants from other Arab Countries as they invaded Israel to aid the Palestinians
  • Death of Sheikh Izzadin al-Quassam

    al-Quassam was one of the most notable militants to aid Palestine. After his death by British hands, the Arabs revolted
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    Arab Revolt in Palestine

    Following the death of al-Quassam, the Arabs revolted against the Jews and the British occupants. 300 Jews and more than 5,000 Arabs were killed, and 15,000 more were injured
  • Resolution 181(II)

    The General Assembly of the UN adopted a plan to partition Palestine into an Arab state, a Jewish state, and the city of Jerusalem
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    1948 Arab-Israeli War

    Conflict broke out between the Arabs and the Jews, and the surrounding Arab states attacked Israel. The war ended with the Israelis' full victory and around 700,000 Palestinian Arabs became refugees