Post-War Tensions Flashcards by Unknown Unknown

Q

DMZ between Israel & Syria

A

1949

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Israel forcing out Syrians

A

Shellings

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Israel-Syrian dispute over river Jordan

A

Divert river to irrigate dry land in Israel

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Q

King Abdullah assassinated

A

1951

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Motive for Abdullah’s assassination

A

Fears of treaty between Jordan & Israel

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Palestinians in West Bank

A

1 Million

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Israeli response to refugees attempting to return

A

Reprisals

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Attack on Qibya

A

Oct 1953

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Attack on Qibya casualties

A

45 houses bombed, more than 50 killed (women and children)

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Palestinians in Gaza

A

300,000

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Palestinian martyrs

A

Fedayeen

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Q

British troops in Suez Canal

A

70,000

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Q

Suez shortened route to Asia

A

5,000 miles

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Proportion of Western Europe’s fuel supplies through Suez

A

2/3

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Number of ships through Suez annually

A

15,000 (1/3 British)

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Free Officers Movement

A

1952

Q

Free Officers Movement to overthrow

A

King Farouk

Q

Nasser becomes President

A

1954

Q

Nasser replaces

A

Naguib

Q

Nasser launches project to build

A

Aswan Dam

Q

Israel attacks Egyptian military HQ in Gaza

A

Feb 1955

Q

Attack on Gaza casualties

A

35 soldiers killed

Q

Nasser secures arms deal with CZ

A

Sept 1955

Q

Nasser recognises PRC as official gov

A

May 1956

Q

Britain & USA withdraw funding for Aswan Dam

A

July 1956