1948 Arab-Israeli War

The 1948 Arab-Israeli War was a conflict following the United Nations' plan to partition Palestine into Jewish and Arab states. When Israel declared independence on May 14, 1948, neighboring Arab countries invaded, opposing the establishment of a Jewish state and seeking to support Palestinian Arabs. The war resulted in significant territorial changes, with Israel expanding beyond the original UN borders and many Palestinians becoming refugees. It set the stage for ongoing tensions and conflicts over land, nationality, and rights in the region.