Question

State the consequences of the Suez War of 1956.

Answer 1

The consequences of the Suez Canal Crisis of 1956 are as follows:

1. The war did not succeed in removing Nasser from power. Instead, his prestige increased greatly, and he emerged as a strong symbol of Arab nationalism.
2. The closure of the Suez Canal and Arab nations' reduction of oil supplies to Europe led to a serious petroleum shortage in Europe.
3. Britain became weaker after the crisis and was no longer able to follow an independent foreign policy, as it had to depend more on the United States.
4. In Algeria, the crisis encouraged a fresh rise in the freedom movement against French colonial rule.
5. Although Israel was forced to return the territories it had captured from Egypt, it caused heavy damage to Egypt in terms of soldiers and resources.
6. The guerrilla war between Israel and the Islamic world stopped for some time, which allowed Israel to strengthen and stabilise its position.