Nasser, the Arabs and Israel Flashcards
1
Q
What was the new threat from Israel?
A
Completing a project
Divert 75% of water from river Jordan to Israel
For irrigation and industrial development
2
Q
How did Nasser present the Israeli project?e
A
As an act of aggression to the Arab world
3
Q
What happened in January 1964?
A
Conference of Arab leaders in Cairo
Attended by kings, president, allies and rivals
All in opposition of Israel
PLO set up
4
Q
What did Egypt and Syria agree to?
A
A defence agreement, so any aggression on either side would be considered an attack
