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As soon as Israel declared its independence in May 1948, it was invaded by the five countries bordering it. |
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The invasion of Israel by its five neighbours had already been decided before its independence was declared in May 1948. |
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It was in May 1948 that, following its declaration of independence, Israel faced an invasion by its five neighbours. |
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When Israel declared its independence in May 1948, its five neighbours decided to invade it. |
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Upon Israel's declaration of independence in May 1948, the five states that bordered it jointly invaded it. |