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Israel Claims Independence
The Declaration of Independence pledged that the State of Israel would be based on the principles of liberty, justice, and peace as conceived by the Prophets of Israel -
First Arab-Israeli War Begins
The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 broke out when five Arab nations invaded territory in the former Palestinian mandate immediately following the announcement of the independence of the state of Israel -
Israel Signs Armistice Agreements with Egypt
Israel signed its first Armistice Agreement, with Egypt. Its preamble stated that it should constitute a step towards peace -
Suez Crisis
Egypt violated the terms of the Egyptian-Israeli armistice agreement and blocked Israeli ships from passing through the Suez Canal, a major international waterway -
Six-Day War
Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan
