Israel is formed



The state of Israel is formed

Following World War Two, many Jewish refugees had been driven out of their own countries. Reluctant to go back to their original homes, because of the bad memories that remained their, they wanted to have a new home, and eventually The United Nations gave them their wish, and allocated sections of the middle-east, to give them their ancestral home. This caused uproar among many Arab nations, who launched an attack on Israel. With the help of the US, they managed to drive them back, and occupy much more Palestinian land, including Jerusalem, which is till Occupied Today.

The effects

- It helped to add to the distrust towards the US in the Middle East, because they felt they were invading their homes. This helped to encourage terrorist attacks

- It sparked a ‘war’ between Palestine and Israel, in which thousands of people have died

Did it result in a serious detriment to more than 10000 people?

Yes, many people have been uprooted from their houses and forced to leave, after having their land occupied by settlers. People have also been killed by terrorist attacks in both Palestine and Israel

Were its effects visible immediately?

Yes. The Arab war to try and eradicate Israel, happened very soon after it formed, and this was one of the major effects it had 

Did it lead to another significant event?

In some ways, it could be said to have led to September Eleven, because the distrust and hatred of the West was heightened after Israel was formed.

Did it result in a significant benefit fore more than 10000 people?

Yes. Thousands of Jewish People were able to find a new home, after the Nazis drove them out of theirs.

Are the effects still visible Today?

Yes, the terrorist attacks in the Middle East still continue, and more and more people are being driven out of their homes by settlers.