The 1948 riots, often referred to as the 1948 anti-Jewish riots or pogroms, occurred in various Arab cities in the newly established state of Israel shortly after its declaration of independence. Political exclusion in this context refers to the systematic marginalization and discrimination against the Jewish population by certain Arab communities. During these riots, Arab mobs targeted Jewish communities, resulting in violence, property destruction, and loss of life.
The riots were fueled by a combination of factors, including longstanding tensions between Jewish and Arab populations, the unresolved Arab-Israeli conflict, and the opposition of some Arab groups to the establishment of the state of Israel. The political exclusion can be seen in the way some Arab leaders and factions rejected the legitimacy of the newly formed Israeli government and sought to eliminate the Jewish presence from the region.
The 1948 riots highlighted the deep-seated political and social divisions in the region, which continue to have lasting effects on the Arab-Israeli conflict and the overall stability of the Middle East.