Give me short but detailed information about the creation of the Arab league and Israel becoming an official state

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The Arab League was formed on March 22, 1945 in Cairo, Egypt with the aim of promoting economic, cultural, and political cooperation among member states. The League was established in response to the growing wave of Arab nationalism and desire for collective action following the end of British and French colonial rule in the Middle East.

Israel officially became a state on May 14, 1948, following the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine which recommended the establishment of separate Jewish and Arab states. The declaration of the State of Israel was met with immediate opposition from surrounding Arab countries, leading to the first Arab-Israeli war. The Arab League rejected the partition plan and declared war on Israel in an attempt to prevent the creation of a Jewish state.

The conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors has continued to shape the political landscape of the Middle East to this day, with numerous wars, peace agreements, and ongoing territorial disputes. The Arab League has played a central role in advocating for the rights of Palestinians and supporting efforts for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.