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From 1517-1917, Israel was under the control of the [[Ottoman Empire Genealogy|Ottoman Empire]] as part of a broader territory known as Greater Syria (modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel/Palestine) with diverse cultures and ethnic groups making up its population, including Arabs, Jews, Kurds, Armenians, Turks, and others. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the movement for the establishment of a Jewish homeland gained momentum, influenced by the broader context of nationalism and the plight of Jewish communities in Europe. This led to increased [[Israel Emigration and Immigration|Jewish immigration]] to the region. Tensions between different communities in the area grew, leading to various conflicts and negotiations. Following the decline of the Ottoman Empire and its collapse after WWI, the UN divided control of Greater Syria into European Mandates, with the British in control of Palestine in 1920. | From 1517-1917, Israel was under the control of the [[Ottoman Empire Genealogy|Ottoman Empire]] as part of a broader territory known as Greater Syria (modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel/Palestine) with diverse cultures and ethnic groups making up its population, including Arabs, Jews, Kurds, Armenians, Turks, and others. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the movement for the establishment of a Jewish homeland gained momentum, influenced by the broader context of nationalism and the plight of Jewish communities in Europe. This led to increased [[Israel Emigration and Immigration|Jewish immigration]] to the region. Tensions between different communities in the area grew, leading to various conflicts and negotiations. Following the decline of the Ottoman Empire and its collapse after WWI, the UN divided control of Greater Syria into European Mandates, with the British in control of Palestine in 1920. | ||
In 1948, Britain ceded control of [[ | In 1948, Britain ceded control of [[Palestine Genealogy|Palestine]] to the United Nations following an attempted partition plan for separate Arab and Jewish states. On May 14, 1948, Israel declared its independence and was recognized by the United Nations in 1949. The events surrounding the creation of Israel have had significant and ongoing effects in the region, including the displacement of approximately 700,000 [[Israel Emigration and Immigration#Emigration|Palestinians]]. The subsequent decades have seen numerous conflicts, peace treaties, and efforts at reconciliation, reflecting the region's intricate and multifaceted history.<ref>History of Israel, ''Wikipedia'', updated 11 November 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Israel.</ref><ref>Ochsenwald, William L. and Eliahu Elath. "Israel," in Encyclopedia Britannica, last updated 29 November, 2024. https://www.britannica.com/place/Israel.</ref><ref>''Encyclopedia of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque: History, Monuments, Notable Places and Men'' by Drink, Mohammed Mohammed Hassan. Amman, Jordan:Al-Ahlia, 2003. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|883253}}موسوعة بيت المقدس والمسجد الأقصى : التاريخ، الآثار، أعلام الأمكنة والرجال / شراب، محمد محمد حسن</ref><ref>''The Burgenses of Jerusalem in the 12th century : a prosopography of the non-noble inhabitants of Jerusalem from 1120 to 1187'' by Tischler, Christiane, 1951-. Frankfurt am Main, Germany:Peter Lang GmbH, 2000. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|910390}}</ref><ref>''The central convent of Hospitallers and Templars : history, organization, and personnel (1099/1120-1310)'' by Burgtorf, Jochen. Leiden, Netherlands:Brill, 2008. {{FSC|4514494|item|disp=FS Catalog book 956 H2b}}</ref> | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
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'''1949''' Israel is admitted to the United Nations.<br> | '''1949''' Israel is admitted to the United Nations.<br> | ||
'''1950''' The Law of Return is enacted, granting [[Israel Emigration and Immigration|Jews]] the right to immigrate to Israel and gain citizenship.<br>'''1948 - 1970''' Approximately 1,150,000 [[Israel Emigration and Immigration|Jewis]]h refugees are relocated to Israel.<br> | '''1950''' The Law of Return is enacted, granting [[Israel Emigration and Immigration|Jews]] the right to immigrate to Israel and gain citizenship.<br>'''1948 - 1970''' Approximately 1,150,000 [[Israel Emigration and Immigration|Jewis]]h refugees are relocated to Israel.<br> | ||
'''1950s - 1960s''' [[ | '''1950s - 1960s''' [[Palestine Diaspora|Palestinian refugees]] settle in various countries, including Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the Gaza Strip, often living in refugee camps under difficult conditions.<br> | ||
'''1990 and 1994''' - Immigration from the [[Russia Emigration and Immigration#Russians in Israel|post-Soviet states]] increased Israel's population by twelve percent. | '''1990 and 1994''' - Immigration from the [[Russia Emigration and Immigration#Russians in Israel|post-Soviet states]] increased Israel's population by twelve percent. | ||