Why is the 1948 War significant to the Arab Israeli Conflict?

Why is the 1948 War significant to the Arab Israeli Conflict?

1. Religion

   • Religious sites in Jeruselem
   • Believe they have claim

2. Land

   • After
     • Israeli gain land
     • Arabs are pushed out
   • Before
     • UN Partition
     • Arabs had MORE!!

3. Refugee

   • Arab
     • Neighbouring counties
   • Israeli
     • living space
     • European Jews arrive
       • Holocast

4. International Involvment

   • UN
     • calls for ceasefire
       • Israel refuse
   • Britain
   • US financial support
     • Religious communities Internationally