Arab League formed
Representatives from Egypt Syria Lebanon Transjordan Saudi Arabia Iraq and Yemen meet in Cairo to establish the Arab League a regional organization of Arab states.Formed to foster economic growth in the region resolve disputes between its members and coordinate political aims members of the Arab League formed a council with each state receiving one vote.When the State of Israel was created in 1948 the league countries jointly attacked but were repulsed by the Israelis.
Two years later Arab League nations signed a mutual defense treaty.Fifteen more Arab nations eventually joined the organization which established a common market in 1965.
