14. After lsrael was declared as an independent and sovereign state, what was the response of its neighboring countries?

•A. They declared war and launched a series of attacks.

OB. They became communist and joined an alliance with the Soviet Union to defend themselves

OC.They began to develop good relations and sent representatives to congratulate the Israelis

OD. They decided to begin a series of peaceful protests in the United Nations.

Right after Israel was declared independent, in 1948 the neighboring Arab nations of Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt all attacked the new nations, and though they were defeated, they launched 2 more attacks in 1967 and 1973

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Answer:

They declared war and launched a series of attacks.

Explanation:

Giving away parts of Palestine to Jews increased tensions between Arab Muslims and Jews in the new state of Israel. In the region, Muslim-majority neighbors saw this state illegitimate, as European and Western nations created it against the Palestinian people's will. From its declaration of statehood until the following year, Israel fought the surrounding Arab states of Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon. In 1949, Israel signed armistice agreements with the various countries involved, which temporarily halted the fighting.

Following the fighting, Israel invaded Palestine and seized additional lands outside of its borders. Jews took possession of their homes and lands and forced about 80 percent of the indigenous people to march out of their homeland. Hundreds of thousands of families had to leave and make their way to neighboring states, and many people died on the march. At the same time, Arab nations like Egypt and Jordan took additional lands from the Palestinians.

In 1967, another war between Israel and its neighboring states took place. Israel launched a missile into Egypt in June of 1967. This action led to the Six-Day War. After six days, the Israel Defense Force took over all of Jerusalem, which had previously been under international control. After the Arab armies surrendered, the United Nations issued a resolution calling for Israel to leave all occupied territories and for the Arab countries to state that Israel had a right to exist publicly. The United Nations' response attempted to recognize that both sides had claims and rights that needed to be heard. However, it largely failed. Israel did not leave the lands it occupied, nor did the Arab nations legitimize its presence.