EPISODE · Aug 5, 2024 · 6 MIN
Israel at War: 1956 | Michael Oren
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After their defeat in Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, Arab nations sought revenge—but another war seemed unlikely until Egypt partnered with the Soviet Union to build a powerful arsenal of modern weapons. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian Michael Oren explores how Cold War alliances, rising tensions, and military buildup in the Middle East set the stage for a major conflict. Discover how regional animosities and global politics collided to ignite one of the most pivotal wars in Israeli and Middle Eastern history. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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After their defeat in Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, Arab nations sought revenge—but another war seemed unlikely until Egypt partnered with the Soviet Union to build a powerful arsenal of modern weapons. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian Michael Oren explores how Cold War alliances, rising tensions, and military buildup in the Middle East set the stage for a major conflict. Discover how regional animosities and global politics collided to ignite one of the most pivotal wars in Israeli and Middle Eastern history. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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