May 14, Israel Declares Independence on May 14, 1948 🇮🇱

On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the State of Israel, just hours before the British Mandate over Palestine ended.
Within 24 hours, five Arab nations invaded—marking the start of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

In this powerful short:

Learn how one declaration redrew the Middle East

Why the U.S. recognized Israel within minutes

And how the conflict echoes to this day

📜 A homeland was declared. A war began
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