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Conflict in the Middle East, 1945–95

Increased tension, 1955–63

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Overview

Nasser's rise and Arab nationalism, the Czech arms deal, the Gaza raid of 1955, the Suez crisis of 1956 and its outcome, and the United Arab Republic.

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How did Nasser come to lead Egypt?

Key term

Why did the arms deal of 1955 alarm Israel?

Who and when

What did Israel do in Sinai on 29 October 1956?

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  1. 1

    How did Nasser come to lead Egypt?

    Model answer

    Army officers overthrew King Farouk in 1952 and Nasser emerged as the real ruler, becoming president in 1956.

  2. 2

    What did Nasser mean by Arab nationalism?

    Model answer

    That the Arab peoples should unite, throw off British and French influence and stand together against Israel, with Egypt leading them.

  3. 3

    Why did the arms deal of 1955 alarm Israel?

    Model answer

    Egypt bought modern Soviet tanks and aircraft through Czechoslovakia, which threatened to end Israel's military advantage.

  4. 4

    What did Israeli forces do in Gaza in February 1955?

    Model answer

    They attacked the Egyptian army headquarters there in reprisal for fedayeen raids, killing about 38 Egyptian soldiers.

  5. 5

    Why was the Gaza raid important for Nasser?

    Model answer

    It humiliated his army in front of the Arab world and pushed him into buying Soviet weapons and backing the fedayeen openly.

  6. 6

    What did Israel do in Sinai on 29 October 1956?

    Model answer

    It invaded, driving Egyptian forces back and advancing to within a few miles of the Suez Canal in under a week.

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