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When the modern state of Israel was declared on May 14, 1948, several significant events occurred immediately or shortly thereafter:
Declaration of Independence and Recognition: The State of Israel was officially proclaimed by Zionist leader David Ben-Gurion in Tel Aviv, marking the end of the British Mandate over Palestine. This declaration was promptly followed by recognition from several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union, providing a significant boost to Israel's international standing.
The 1948 Arab-Israeli War: Immediately following the declaration of independence, five Arab nations - Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq - launched an invasion. Their goal was to prevent the establishment of the Jewish state and, according to the Arab League, to restore order and prevent further bloodshed. This ignited the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.