Why did tensions escalate between israel and egypt in 1952? a. the prime minister of israel announced plans to begin producing nuclear weapons. b. israel demanded egypt to cede control of the suez canal to the united nations. c. egypt planned a joint attack with france and great britain against israel. d. the president of egypt blocked israeli ships from accessing the suez canal.

The correct answer is D. The president of Egypt blocked Israeli ships from accessing the Suez Canal. 

The president of Egypt announced that the Canal would no longer be neutral ground, open for all, and that it would slowly become nationalized and used to the benefit of Egypt. As they disliked Israel they banned Israeli ships from passing through the canal which was a huge strike to their economy since trading revolved around the canal.

The correct answer is :

The president of Egypt blocked Israeli ships from accessing the Suez Canal.