7.5 Facts About How Israel Gained Its Independence

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Series: Explainers

Topic: Arab-Israeli Conflict (48-73)

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Ever wonder how Israel got its name? Or which country supplied weapons to fend off attacks from neighboring countries? Marking 75 years of Israeli independence, Unpacked has "7.5" fun facts for you to share with your friends and family.

From a single salesman deciding the fate of the US-Israel relationship, to why Israel's Declaration of Independence was signed in a bunker by only a fraction of its signatories, Israel’s first 75 years of history are filled with fascinating details you may not have heard of before.