ARAB ISRAEL WAR - 1948-1949

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