Why was it important that Israel was recognized by the United States and other nations?

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It meant that other nations would supply Israel with economic aid.
It meant that other nations would supply Israel with economic aid.

It meant that other nations agreed to trade with Israel.
It meant that other nations agreed to trade with Israel.

It meant that other nations would treat Israel as a legitimate state.
It meant that other nations would treat Israel as a legitimate state.

It meant that other nations pledged to defend Israel in case of attack.

It meant that other nations would treat Israel as a legitimate state.