Question

Why did President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt blockade Israeli ships in the Straits of Tiran and prevent them from passing through the Suez Canal in 1952?

• A. Egypt hoped to prevent Israel from taking over operation of the
canal.
B. Egypt was a member of the Arab League and opposed the
existence of Israel.
• C. Egypt thought Israeli ships were going to attack Egyptian cities.
D. Egypt wanted to protect Israel from an ambush by Palestinians at the canal.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Egypt was a member of the Arab League and opposed the existence of Israel.


Explanation:
President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt stopped Israeli ships because he didn't want them to use the Suez Canal. He didn't like Israel and didn't want them to have control over the canal. He wanted to show that Egypt was strong and didn't want to support Israel.