History HL
History HL
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Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners  1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners 1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World  1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)
Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)
Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)
Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
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Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
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Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)

1955 Gaza Attack - Nasser's Rise & Israel's Gambit

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Background

Nasser: The leader of Egypt. He wanted Egypt to be neutral and was not interested in joining anti-Soviet alliances. This neutrality worried the West.

🌍 Real-world example: Imagine if during a big schoolyard fight between two groups, one of the strongest kids decides to stand by the side and not support any team. This makes the teams anxious because they're not sure whose side the kid will take if they decide to jump in.

Israel's Concerns

Israel was worried about Egypt for different reasons

  • Palestinian raids: Egypt was encouraging Palestinian attacks on Israel.

  • Nasser's influence: The Israelis wanted to weaken Nasser, potentially even remove him from power.

🎯 Key Quote: Ben-Gurion, the Israeli leader, expressed the desire to topple Nasser, comparing it to a "mitzvah" (sacred obligation). He mockingly referred to Nasser as "NasserShmasser", implying he wasn't a significant figu

The Attack

  • Objective: Israel wanted to showcase Nasser as weak militarily.

  • Result: In February 1955, Israeli forces launched an attack on the Egyptian army headquarters in Gaza, resulting in:

    • Destruction of the headquarters.

    • Death of 35 Egyptian soldiers.

    💥 Fun Fact: Imagine if in a game of chess, one player takes out the other's queen early on. That's a big move! Similarly, Israel's attack was a bold statement, aiming to display their dominance.

Aftermath of the Attack

  • Reaction in Gaza: For the next three days, Palestinian refugees in Gaza protested, demanding weapons for self-defense.

  • Cairo's Response: In the Egyptian capital, crowds demanded revenge against Israel.

    🔍 Real-world example: Think of it like a football match. If Team A scores against Team B, the fans of Team B will cheer louder, demanding their team to equalize or take the lead. The sentiment in Gaza and Cairo was similar, seeking a counter to Israel's move.

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Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
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Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)

1955 Gaza Attack - Nasser's Rise & Israel's Gambit

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Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Background

Nasser: The leader of Egypt. He wanted Egypt to be neutral and was not interested in joining anti-Soviet alliances. This neutrality worried the West.

🌍 Real-world example: Imagine if during a big schoolyard fight between two groups, one of the strongest kids decides to stand by the side and not support any team. This makes the teams anxious because they're not sure whose side the kid will take if they decide to jump in.

Israel's Concerns

Israel was worried about Egypt for different reasons

  • Palestinian raids: Egypt was encouraging Palestinian attacks on Israel.

  • Nasser's influence: The Israelis wanted to weaken Nasser, potentially even remove him from power.

🎯 Key Quote: Ben-Gurion, the Israeli leader, expressed the desire to topple Nasser, comparing it to a "mitzvah" (sacred obligation). He mockingly referred to Nasser as "NasserShmasser", implying he wasn't a significant figu

The Attack

  • Objective: Israel wanted to showcase Nasser as weak militarily.

  • Result: In February 1955, Israeli forces launched an attack on the Egyptian army headquarters in Gaza, resulting in:

    • Destruction of the headquarters.

    • Death of 35 Egyptian soldiers.

    💥 Fun Fact: Imagine if in a game of chess, one player takes out the other's queen early on. That's a big move! Similarly, Israel's attack was a bold statement, aiming to display their dominance.

Aftermath of the Attack

  • Reaction in Gaza: For the next three days, Palestinian refugees in Gaza protested, demanding weapons for self-defense.

  • Cairo's Response: In the Egyptian capital, crowds demanded revenge against Israel.

    🔍 Real-world example: Think of it like a football match. If Team A scores against Team B, the fans of Team B will cheer louder, demanding their team to equalize or take the lead. The sentiment in Gaza and Cairo was similar, seeking a counter to Israel's move.

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