Above: Map of Israel in 1948 - 1949 {mosimage}Civil war broke out in Palestine following the declaration of Partition by the United Nations. During its course, the Jews consolidated their control on their assigned part of Palestine. During this period some of Arabs of Palestine suddenly became refugees. Many left the Jewish areas of their own accord, some were encouraged to leave by other Arabs and some were coerced to leave by the Jews. Above: picture of Soldier killed during the war On May ... Read More

Above: Injured Israeli Army on the side of the road during YOM KIPPUR WAR The most recent full-scale war in the history of the Middle East is the Yom Kippur War or October War, of 1973. It is so called because it started on the holy day of the Jews - the Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur. The two leaders of Israel and Egypt were Golda Meir and Anwar Saddat respectively. Above: Uncrewed Syrian Tanks left behind at an Israeli ... Read More