Israel by 1956 Flashcards
1
Q
gains
A
- 79% of Palestine
- control of West Jerusalem
- recognition from USSR and US
- buffer zone with Syria
- financial support from US
2
Q
population control
A
- Plan D removed Arabs from strategic spots
- increased immigration which helped build a new State of Israel
3
Q
weaknesses
A
- war of 1948-49 lost 6000 lives
- nation born out of war- trend for future. No peace treaties
- dependent on US
- unresolved border disputes and Egypt gained Gaza
