Which two territories did Egypt and Jordan administer after the 1948 war?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Egypt administered Gaza and Jordan administered the West Bank
- Step 1: After the 1948 war the Gaza Strip came under Egyptian administration. Step 2. Jordan took the West Bank and annexed it in 1950. Answer: Egypt held Gaza and Jordan held the West Bank. Why not the others: the other pairings swap the territories or name countries that held none.
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