Here is a steemit blog on the war of Israel:
The War of Israel: A Brief Overview
Israel is a small country in the Middle East that has been involved in many wars and conflicts since its establishment in 1948. The war of Israel is not a single event, but a series of wars and battles that have shaped the history and politics of the region. In this blog, I will give a brief overview of some of the major wars and conflicts that Israel has faced, and their consequences and implications.
The War of Independence (1948-1949)
The War of Independence was the first war that Israel fought after declaring its statehood on May 14, 1948. The war was triggered by the invasion of five Arab armies (Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon) that rejected the UN partition plan of Palestine into two states - one Jewish, one Arab. The war lasted for about a year, and ended with a series of armistice agreements that established Israel's borders with its neighbours. However, these borders were not recognized by the Arab states, and the status of Jerusalem and the Palestinian refugees remained unresolved.
The War of Independence resulted in Israel's victory and survival as a state, but also in the displacement and exile of about 700,000 Palestinians from their homes. The war also created the Gaza Strip (occupied by Egypt) and the West Bank (occupied by Jordan), which became the main areas of Palestinian population and resistance.
The Suez Crisis (1956)
The Suez Crisis was a short war that erupted in October 1956, when Israel, Britain, and France launched a joint attack on Egypt, following its nationalization of the Suez Canal. The canal was a vital waterway for international trade and oil transportation, and its control was seen as a strategic interest by the Western powers. Israel also had its own motives for joining the attack, such as securing its southern border, preventing arms smuggling to Gaza, and weakening Egypt's president Gamal Abdel Nasser, who was a leader of Arab nationalism and an enemy of Israel.
The Suez Crisis ended with a ceasefire under pressure from the US and the Soviet Union, who opposed the invasion as a violation of international law and a threat to world peace. The war resulted in Israel's withdrawal from Sinai and Gaza, but also in the establishment of a UN peacekeeping force (UNEF) that monitored the border and ensured free navigation in the Gulf of Aqaba. The war also marked a shift in the balance of power in the Middle East, as Egypt emerged as a regional leader and ally of the Soviet bloc, while Israel became more dependent on the US for military and diplomatic support.
The Six-Day War (1967)
The Six-Day War was a decisive war that broke out in June 1967, when Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, who were preparing for an imminent attack on Israel. The war lasted for only six days, but resulted in a stunning victory for Israel, who captured large territories from its enemies: Sinai and Gaza from Egypt, East Jerusalem and the West Bank from Jordan, and most of the Golan Heights from Syria. The war also destroyed the Arab armies and their air forces, giving Israel a clear military superiority in the region.
The Six-Day War had profound consequences for Israel and its neighbours. It expanded Israel's size and population by about three times, but also increased its security challenges and international isolation. It also created a new reality for millions of Palestinians who came under Israeli occupation or annexation. The war also triggered a wave of Jewish immigration to Israel, especially from the Soviet Union and North Africa. The war also sparked a new phase of diplomacy and peace efforts, such as UN Resolution 242 that called for Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories in exchange for Arab recognition of Israel's right to exist.
The Yom Kippur War (1973)
The Yom Kippur War was a surprise war that erupted in October 1973, when Egypt and Syria launched a coordinated attack on Israel on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. The war caught Israel off guard and unprepared, as it underestimated its enemies' capabilities and intentions. The war was initially in favour of Egypt and Syria, who managed to cross the Suez Canal