4. What were the objectives of the Arab nations in the war of 1948, 1956, 1967, and 1973? Were they successful in meeting these objectives?
1948: Arab states wanted to take over Israel
oVictory for Israel with the support of America
oPalestine state that the U.N had set aside for Palestine never came into being
oIsrael seized half the land, Egypt took control of the Gaza Strip, and Jordan annexed the West Bank
1956: Egypt wanted to take over the Suez Canal
oSuccessful in its attempt
oPressure from U.S and Soviet Union forced Israel and her European allies (England and France) to withdraw from Egypt.
1967: Arab nations wanted to confront Israel
oNot successful
oIsraelis attacked airfields in Egypt, Iran, Jordan, and Syria
oAs a result, Israel now occupied militarily the old city of Jerusalem, the Sinai Peninsula, the Golan Heights, and the West bank ( to provide a buffer zone and improve security)
1973: A joint Arab attack on the date of Yam Kipper (October War)
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