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What would the result of the Arab Israeli war be?
1948 Arab–Israeli War
| Date | 15 May 1948 – 10 March 1949 (9 months, 3 weeks and 2 days) |
|---|---|
| Location | Former British Mandate of Palestine, Sinai Peninsula, southern Lebanon |
| Result | Israeli victory Jordanian partial victory Palestinian Arab defeat Egyptian defeat Arab League strategic failure 1949 Armistice Agreements |
Was Israel an Arab state?
In its Basic Laws, Israel defines itself as a Jewish and democratic state, and the nation state of the Jewish people….Israel.
| State of Israel מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל (Hebrew) دولة إسرائيل (Arabic) | |
|---|---|
| Recognized languages | Arabic |
| Ethnic groups (2019) | 74.2\% Jews 20.9\% Arabs 4.8\% Others |
How many wars has Israel lost to its Arab neighbors?
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| Conflict | Combatant 1 | Israeli losses |
|---|---|---|
| IDF forces | ||
| Sinai War (1956) | Israel United Kingdom France | 231 |
| Six-Day War (1967) | Israel | 776 |
| War of Attrition (1967–1970) | Israel | 1,424 |
What is the conflict between Israeli Arabs and Israel?
Israeli Arabs also face their own conflicts as Palestinians in a Jewish state. While identifying with the Palestinian people and disputing Israel’s identification as a Jewish state, they see their future tied to Israel. They have adopted Hebrew as a second language and Israeli culture as an extra layer in their lives.
Do Jews and Arabs live separately in Israel?
While there is no institutional segregation, Jews and Arabs have chosen to live separately in all but a handful of cities. Israelis all recognize that Arab villages have historically received less funding than Jewish areas and this has affected the quality of Arab schools, infrastructure and social services.
What is the status of Arabs in Israel?
Israeli Arabs: Status of Arabs in Israel. by Mitchell Bard. Roughly 21\% of Israel’s more than eight million citizens are Arabs. The vast majority of the Israeli Arabs – roughly 83\% – are Muslims. Arabs in Israel have equal voting rights; in fact, it is one of the few places in the Middle East where Arab women may vote.
Why is there a gap between Jews and Arabs in Israel?
Some economic and social gaps between Israeli Jews and Arabs result from the latter not serving in the military. Veterans qualify for many benefits and jobs not available to non-veterans. Moreover, the army aids in the socialization process.