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What are two reasons that Israel entered into an alliance with Britain and France in the Suez War of 1956?
Britain promised financial support to Israel.
Britain and France knew that Suez Canal was a strategic location in the Middle East. So they offered help to Israel.
Britain and France would make Israel part owner of the Suez Canal Company.
Israel regarded Egypt as a threat to its security. So, it wanted the support of two strong nations to counter it.
Egypt had attacked Israel the previous year.

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The two correct reasons that Israel entered into an alliance with Britain and France in the Suez War of 1956 are:

  1. Britain and France knew that Suez Canal was a strategic location in the Middle East. So they offered help to Israel.
  2. Israel regarded Egypt as a threat to its security. So, it wanted the support of two strong nations to counter it.

These reasons reflect the geopolitical context and security concerns that influenced the alliance during the Suez War.