1948 Palestine war

Also known as Israeli War of Independence, 1947–1949 Palestine war

first war of the Arab–Israeli conflict

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The 1948 Palestine war was the first military conflict between Arab nations and the newly established State of Israel, fought immediately after Israel's independence. It matters as a foundational event that shaped the modern Middle East, establishing patterns of conflict and territorial disputes that continue to influence the region today.

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Instance of: war
Has part: 1948 Arab–Israeli War
Country: Israel
Location: Levant
Image: Raising the Ink Flag at Umm Rashrash (Eilat).jpg
Significant event: 1948 Palestinian exodus
Said to be same as: 1948 Arab–Israeli War
Participant: Lebanon

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point in time: 1940-00-00
Commons category: 1948 Arab-Israeli War
start time: 1947-11-30
end time: 1949-07-20
time period: contemporary history

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Yishuv (before 14 May 1948) Israel (after 14 May 1948) Before 26 May 1948: Haganah Palmach

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1948 Palestine war

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