Question

What are two reasons that Israel entered into an alliance with Britain and France in the Suez War of 1956?

Britain promised financial support to Israel.

Egypt refused to recognize Israel as a state.

Britain and France would make Israel part owner of the Suez Canal Company.

Israel regarded Egypt as a threat to its security.

Egypt had attacked Israel the previous year.

Answer 1

The answers are B & D

- Egypt refused to recognize Israel as a state

- Israel regarded Egypt as a threat to its security

Step-by-step explanation:

• In 1956 the President of Egypt Nasser seized the Suez canal which is a very crucial trade route for Britain and France.
• Soon, Britain and France associated with Israel to attack Egypt and the Soviet Union came to support Egypt and now it becomes scary for the whole world.
• Eventually, United Nation intervened and an emergency session was called and passed in which American resolution for a ceasefire were passed.