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The Arab nations’ attempt to prevent the establishment of Israel failed, and they ended up with less territory than they would have had if they had accepted the UN partition plan.
The war ended in 1949 with an Israeli victory, but the cost was enormous: over 6,000 Israelis—nearly 1% of the Jewish population—were killed. On the Arab side, the war was remembered as “The Nakba,” or “The Catastrophe,” marking a profound loss.
The War of Independence marked the beginning of a new chapter for Israel and the region—a chapter of triumph and tragedy, hope and loss. Its legacy remains a powerful force, shaping the present and the future.
The repeated refusal of the region’s Arabs to recognize the Jewish state led to a new chapter for the Middle East—one of triumph and tragedy, hope and loss. This legacy continues to shape the lives of millions to this day.