14. After lsrael was declared as an independent and sovereign state, what was the response of its neighboring countries? •A. They declared war and launched a series of attacks.

OB. They became communist and joined an alliance with the Soviet Union to defend themselves

OC. They began to develop good relations and sent representatives to congratulate the Israelis

OD. They decided to begin a series of peaceful protests in the United Nations.

A They declared war and launched a series of attacks.

Explanation:

Right after Israel was declared independent, in 1948 the neighboring Arab nations of Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt all attacked the new nations, and though they were defeated, they launched 2 more attacks in 1967 and 1973

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