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How did the international community respond to Israel's declaration of independence in 1948?
The Arab world and Western nations both recognized Israel.
The United Nations and the Arab states jointly supported Israel.
The US and UK recognized Israel, while Arab nations rejected it.
Most countries refused to recognize Israel until after the 1967 war
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Closest answer: "The US and UK recognized Israel, while Arab nations rejected it."
Clarification: The United States recognized Israel de facto on the day of the declaration (14 May 1948) and several other countries (including the Soviet Union) recognized it very soon after. Arab states rejected the declaration and invaded, launching the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. Britain, however, did not recognize Israel immediately—London withheld recognition for several months and extended it only after armistices were in place—so the simple statement about the UK needs that qualification.
Clarification: The United States recognized Israel de facto on the day of the declaration (14 May 1948) and several other countries (including the Soviet Union) recognized it very soon after. Arab states rejected the declaration and invaded, launching the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. Britain, however, did not recognize Israel immediately—London withheld recognition for several months and extended it only after armistices were in place—so the simple statement about the UK needs that qualification.
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