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The establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 led to regional tensions from "summary" of A History of Israel and the Holy Land by Michael Avi-Yonah
The establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 was a momentous event that had far-reaching consequences in the region. The creation of Israel as a Jewish state was met with both jubilation and outrage, depending on which side of the conflict one stood. For the Jewish population, it was a long-awaited fulfillment of their aspirations for a homeland. However, for the Arab states surrounding Israel, it was seen as an unjust usurpation of Palestinian land. The immediate aftermath of Israel's establishment was marked by a war with its Arab neighbors. The Arab states, united in their opposition to the creation of Israel, launched an attack in an attempt to wipe out the new state. The resulting conflict, known as the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, ended with Israel emerging victorious. This only deepened the resentment and hostil...
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