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From 1517-1917, Israel was under control of the 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 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 the area of Israel/Palestine. The British mandate lasted from 1920-1948. | From 1517-1917, Israel was under control of the 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 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 the area of Israel/Palestine. The British mandate lasted from 1920-1948. | ||
In 1948, the State of Israel was officially declared, following a United Nations plan to partition the territory | In 1948, the State of Israel was officially declared, following a United Nations plan to partition the territory. The creation of Israel also led to the displacement of approximately 700,000 Palestinians, a significant and ongoing aspect of the region's history. 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> | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
1516 - Palestine was conquered by the Ottoman Empire and it remained under Turkish rule until the end of the First World War<br> | '''1516''' '''- 1917''' Palestine was conquered by the Ottoman Empire and it remained under Turkish rule until the end of the First World War.<br>'''1882 - 1903''' The "First Aliyah" or major wave of Jews immigrated to Palestine. Jews who migrated to Ottoman Palestine in this wave came mostly from Eastern Europe and from Yemen.<br>'''1904 - 1914''' The Second Aliyah brought some 40,000 Jews to settle in Palestine.<br> | ||
1882 - 1903 The First Aliyah | '''1917''' After the capture of Jerusalem by the British, the Balfour Declaration was established which expressed support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine.<br> | ||
1904 - 1914 The Second Aliyah some 40,000 Jews | '''1919 - 1929''' The Third and Fourth Aliyahs brought an additional 100,000 Jews to Palestine<br>'''1947''' The United Nations proposed a plan to partition Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem as an international city. The plan was accepted by the Jewish community but rejected by the Arab states.<br> | ||
1919 - 1929 The | '''1947 - 1949''' Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced as a result of the events surrounding the creation of the State of Israel.<br> | ||
1947 - | '''1948''' Israel declares itself as an independent state.<br> | ||
1948 - 1970 Approximately 1,150,000 Jewish refugees relocated to Israel<br> | '''1949''' Israel is admitted to the United Nations.<br> | ||
'''1950''' The Law of Return is enacted, granting Jews the right to immigrate to Israel and gain citizenship.<br>'''1948 - 1970''' Approximately 1,150,000 Jewish refugees relocated to Israel.<br> | |||
1990 and 1994 Immigration from the post-Soviet states increased Israel's population by twelve percent | '''1950s - 1960s''' 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 post-Soviet states increased Israel's population by twelve percent. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
[[Category:Israel]] | [[Category:Israel]] | ||