The first phase of fighting, 15 May - 10 June 1948 Flashcards
1
Q
What happened in the South of Israel?
A
10,000 Egyptian soldiers crossed the border and attacked isolated Jewish settlements.
2
Q
What happened in the North of Israel?
A
Syrian, Iraqi and Lebanese troops crossed the border and were resisted by Jewish settlers and forced to withdraw
3
Q
Why were the Israelis keen to defeat the army in Jerusalem?
A
Gain control of all the city of JerusalemDefeat best Arab army and then other Arab armies would collapse
4
Q
However which part of Jerusalem did the Israelis gain control of?
A
Only the West of Jerusalem
5
Q
What happened during the ceasefire, June 10th 1948?
A
UN persuaded for a ceasefireIsraelis secured fresh supplies of weapons from Eastern Europe.Israelis reorganised armies, re-armed and recruited more men
