14 May 1948Independence of IsraelDavid Ben-Gurion
Britain surrenders its mandate over Palestine
Historical records for Israel in 1948, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Britain surrenders its mandate over Palestine
Signs the Declaration of Independence
The Arabs invade Israel on the day the British mandate ends
1st day of the War of Independence
Appointed Foreign Minister
Declares the State of Israel
Appointed Party Leader of the Herut Party
Appointed provisional President of Israel
Appointed President of Israel
Appointed Prime Minister of Israel, 1st term
Jerusalem is divided with Jordan ruling the east & Israel the west of the city
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