The armed conflict in the Middle East was sparked off by the creation of the state of Israel in:

1. The state of Israel was created in 1948. 2. Its creation immediately triggered armed conflict in the region. 3. The fighting drew in not only Palestinians and Israelis but neighbouring Arab states — Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. 4. The wars later spread further, reaching states including Iraq and Iran. 5. Consequences for Palestinians included a rising refugee population, new Jewish settlements on Palestinian land, and a shrinking Palestinian state. _Source: NECTA ACSEE 2023 History 112/2, Question 7: Threat to the World Peace_