Which directly led to the first armed conflict between Arabs and Israelis

In February 1955 Israel retaliated with a full-scale attack on military bases in Gaza this prompted Egypt to negotiate an arms deal with the Soviet Union for the purchase of weapons from Czechoslovakia. Egypt's formation of a joint command with Syria and Jordan, and increased Fida ʾiyyun incursions from Gaza into Israel, were seen as signs that Egypt was preparing for war. The French were alarmed at Egyptian support of Algerian (FLN) nationalists the Israelis, by Egypt's support of Palestinian guerrillas located in the Gaza Strip and the Egyptian blockade of Elat and the Gulf of Aqaba.

Nasser's nonalignment policies, including recognition of the People's Republic of China and opposition to a Western-sponsored alliance in the Middle East, were seen as threats to British and French hegemony in the region.

A war that lasted from 29 october to 6 november 1956, waged by britain, france, and israel against egypt.Īlthough Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser's accession to power in 1952 was initially viewed as a positive development by Israel and the West, his leadership of Arab nationalism and his growing military and political strength were viewed with apprehension by Great Britain, France, and Israel.

Which directly led to the first armed conflict between Arabs and Israelis