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How did the 1948 war start?
The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 broke out when five Arab nations invaded territory in the former Palestinian mandate immediately following the announcement of the independence of the state of Israel on May 14, 1948.
What was the direct outcome of the 1948 Arab-Israeli war?
What was the direct outcome of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War? Israel gained additional territory.
Who was Yasser Arafat and what did he do?
| Yasser Arafat | |
|---|---|
| Yasser Arafat awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway in December 1994 | |
| 1st President of the Palestinian National Authority | |
| In office 5 July 1994 – 11 November 2004 | |
| Prime Minister | Mahmoud Abbas Ahmed Qurei |
What was Palestine before 1948?
In modern times, the area was ruled by the Ottoman Empire, then the United Kingdom and since 1948 it has been divided into Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Who won the war Israel or Palestine?
It came after 11 days of fighting, which left at least 255 people dead. Most of those killed were Palestinians in the territory of Gaza. Israel and Hamas both claimed victory in the latest conflict. The violence in May followed a month of rising tensions in Jerusalem.
What Empire controlled Palestine for 400 years?
The Ottoman Empire controlled Palestine for about 400 years before its defeat, along with Germany, in World War I. Britain was given control of Palestine by the League of Nations in 1920, under an order called the British Mandate.
Who is Yasser Arafat wife?
Suha Arafatm. 1990–2004
Yasser Arafat/Wife
Suha Arafat (Arabic: سهى عرفات; born Suha Daoud Tawil (Arabic: سهى داود الطويل) on 17 July 1963) is the widow of former Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat.
What was the total number of casualties in Operation Downfall?
MacArthur’s staff concluded that America would suffer 125,000 casualties after 120 days, a figure that was later reduced to 105,000 casualties after his staff subtracted the men who when wounded could return to battle. General Marshall, in conference with President Truman, estimated 31,000 in 30 days after landing in Kyushu.
Who was the American commander in Operation Downfall?
Operation Downfall. American military commanders were given the task of planning for the invasion – Douglas MacArthur, Chester Nimitz, Ernest King, William Leahy, Hap Arnold and George Marshall. Inter-service rivalry did occur as both army and navy wanted one of ‘their men’ to be supreme commander of planning.
Who was in charge of the invasion of Norway?
The plan also called for the swift capture of the kings of Denmark and Norway in the hope that this would trigger a rapid surrender. On 21 February 1940, command of the operation was given to General Nikolaus von Falkenhorst.
What was the name of the invasion of Japan?
Operation Downfall was the name given to the planned invasion of Japan. Operation Downfall itself was divided into two parts – Operation Olympic and Operation Coronet.