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Which neighboring Arab nations rejected the newly-created country of Israel and invaded?
Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia
What action by Egypt led to the Six-Day War in 1967?
Closing the Straits of Tiran, which would harm Israeli citizens
Which Palestinian group kidnapped and killed members of the Israeli Olympic team at the 1972 Munich games?
Black September
What was the outcome of the Yom Kippur War in 1973 between Egypt, Syria, and Israel?
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What was the outcome of the peace negotiations between Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin in 1978?
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What was the primary cause of the Crusades?
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Which side did the Ottoman Empire align with during World War I?
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What was the significance of the Balfour Declaration?
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How did the creation of Israel in 1948 contribute to tensions in the region?
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What was the role of Western powers like Great Britain, France, and the United States in the creation of Israel?
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