Why was the British Mandate of Palestine more affected by WWII than other Middle Eastern nations?
A. palestine received economic aid from the Soviet Union and U.S. making it a target for bombing campaigns
B. allied forces attacked palestine to prevent the expansion of Pan Arabism during the war.
C. arab nationalists revolted against the british and supported the axis during the war.
D. geographic proximity to the mediterranean sea made it a destination for refugees and axis bombing campaigns
D. geographic proximity to the Mediterranean Sea made it a destination for refugees and Axis bombing campaigns
The British Mandate of Palestine was more affected by WWII compared to other Middle Eastern nations primarily due to its geographical location. Palestine, being situated near the Mediterranean Sea, became a destination for refugees fleeing war-torn areas in Europe, as well as being a target for Axis bombing campaigns. This proximity exposed the region to the direct impact of the war and its consequences.