⚔️📍 Israel and Palestine1948
Arab Armies Invade Israel — First Arab-Israeli War
Armies from Egypt, Transjordan, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon invaded the newly declared State of Israel, intending to destroy it. The Arab League expected a swift victory over the outnumbered Israeli forces.
Israel's survival against five Arab armies stunned the world and established the IDF as one of the region's most capable fighting forces.
Outcome
Israeli victory; armistice agreements signed 1949