Questions and Answers
What was the Green Line used for?
As the de facto border of Israel until the Six-Day War
What was the significance of the Armistice Agreements signed in 1949?
They established temporary borders between Israel and its neighbors
What impact did colonial rule have on the current borders in the Middle East?
It significantly influenced the current borders in the region
What was the status of Gaza Strip and West Bank from 1949 to 1967?
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What event led to a new demarcation of border lines in many cases?
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Study Notes
Israel's Borders
- Israel did not declare its borders in its Declaration of Independence.
- The borders were established through a gradual process, starting with the Sykes-Picot Agreement between the Allied Powers approximately 30 years prior to the establishment of the state.
The Establishment of Borders
- The borders were further defined through the Mandate for Palestine, the Partition Plan, and the Independence War.
- The Provisional Council of State enacted the Law of Jurisdiction and Authorities in 1948, which contributed to the establishment of the borders.
- The Armistice Agreements, which ended the Independence War, defined the Green Line, which served as Israel's de facto border until the Six-Day War.
Border Changes
- During the Six-Day War, Israel occupied large territories from its neighboring countries, including Syria, Jordan, and Egypt.
- Israel subsequently declared sovereignty over Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.
- An agreement exists on the land border between Israel and Lebanon, with the exception of a small area known as the Shaba Farms.
Key Facts
- The Sykes-Picot Agreement (1916) laid the foundation for Israel's borders.
- The Green Line (1948) served as Israel's de facto border until the Six-Day War.
- Israel's borders have undergone significant changes since the establishment of the state.
