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Which of these countries officially declared their independence in 1948?
Correct Incorrect Israel - The British Empire took control of Palestine after WWI following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. The British government issued the Balfour Declaration in 1917, expressing its support for the creation of a Jewish state in Palestine. Truman recognized the state of Israel the same day it was established (May 14, 1948). The establishment of Israel resulted in the Palestinian diaspora, or the forced displacement of thousands of Palestinians as a consequence of the creation of the homeland. Historians also discuss the ongoing conflict and violence between Israelis and Palestinians in the region.