Modern Israel 37 - Israel Declares Independence

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Published: 4/3/2008

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Episode ImageSome Jewish leaders had second thoughts about declaring independence. They feared the attacks of the Arab nations, and the US promised to send help if the Jews held off declaring independence. On May 14, 1948, the British left Palestine, and the Jews went ahead and declared independence.