Arab-Israeli War of 1948 Overview

The video discusses the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, starting with the end of the British Mandate in Palestine and the UN's partition plan. It covers the declaration of the State of Israel and the subsequent invasion by a coalition of Arab states. The conflict saw multiple phases, including initial battles, truces, and renewed fighting, ultimately resulting in Israeli victory and significant territorial gains. The war led to thousands of casualties and displaced many Arabs, setting the stage for ongoing tensions in the region.

What was the British mandate in Palestine coming to an end?

• 1945

• 1946

• 1948

• 1947

Which year did the Jews declare the creation of the State of Israel?

• 1948

• 1947

• 1946

• 1949

Which countries were part of the Arab coalition that attacked Israel after its declaration of independence?

• Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Transjordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Yemen

• Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Transjordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran

• Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Yemen

• Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Transjordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia

What was the main objective of the Arab coalition's attack on Israel?

• To support the British mandate

• To gain control of Jerusalem

• To expel the Jews from Palestine and prevent the establishment of a Jewish state

• To establish a Palestinian state

How many soldiers did the Israeli paramilitary group Haganah manage to form after the declaration of war?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

During the first phase of the war, which Arab army was the most combative and fierce?

• Jordanian

• Egyptian

• Syrian

• Iraqi

What was the duration of the first truce in the Arab-Israeli War of 1948?

• 10 days

• 28 days

• 20 days

• 30 days

Which operation marked the beginning of the third phase of the war?

• Operation Hiram

• Operation Yoav

• Operation Uvda

• Operation Horev

What was the outcome of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948 for Israel?

• Victory and territorial gains

• Complete destruction

• Stalemate

• Loss of territory

How many times did the Arabs choose the path of war against Israel after 1948?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times