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Did the holocaust cause the creation of israel?

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Final answer:

The Holocaust played a significant role in the creation of Israel due to the reluctance of nations to accept Jewish refugees.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Holocaust played a significant role in the creation of Israel.

Many viewed the support for Israel as a way to atone for the inaction during the Holocaust.

However, the leading reason for international support for an independent Jewish state was the reluctance of nations to accept Jewish refugees.

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