How Lebanon Became a Threat to Israel
At the end of the 19th century, nationalism was on the rise in various parts of the world. As a result, many people groups began to desire their own state and international recognition. This also helped spur the Zionist movement, which encouraged Jewish people to return to Israel. This historical process culminated in the period between the two World Wars. After World War I, the League of Nations divided the Middle East into two mandates (Article 22), which were administered by France and...
