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The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 broke out when five Arab nations invaded territory in the former Palestinian mandate
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On the eve of May 14, the Arabs launched an air attack on Tel Aviv, which the Israelis resisted. This action was followed by the invasion of the former Palestinian mandate by Arab armies from Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Egypt. Saudi Arabia sent a formation that fought under the Egyptian command.
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Large Arab attack in the north. Nearly two brigades of Arab Liberation Army and Lebanese army took Malkieh and Kadesh, while the Syrians overran Mishmar Hayarden on June 10 after a first attack on June 6 failed.
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Iraq Suedan fortress, held by Egyptian army, site of bitter fighting, finally captured, after Israeli forces had failed to take it during previous attacks.
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Abortive Israel Arab truce negotiations. Minor achievements - working recognition of Israel by Arab States who attended the conference, and acceptance of UN Resolutions by both sides
