What are two reasons that Israel entered into an alliance with Britain and France in the Suez War of 1956?

Britain promised financial support to Israel.

Egypt refused to recognize Israel as a state.

Britain and France would make Israel part owner of the Suez Canal Company.

Israel regarded Egypt as a threat to its security.

Egypt had attacked Israel the previous year.

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Aubrey Carpenter

6 July, 11:01

What are two reasons that Israel entered into an alliance with Britain and France in the Suez War of 1956?

Britain promised financial support to Israel.

Egypt refused to recognize Israel as a state.

Britain and France would make Israel part owner of the Suez Canal Company.

Israel regarded Egypt as a threat to its security.

Egypt had attacked Israel the previous year.

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Skylar Harper · Answer 1

I believe the correct answers are:

Egypt refused to recognize Israel as a state.

Israel regarded Egypt as a threat to its security.

The Egyptian leader, Nasser was hostile towards Israel and it was commonplace for sporadic gun fights around the Israel-Egypt border.