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Israel's history dates back thousands of years, with its earliest roots in ancient civilizations that inhabited the region. The area, known historically as Canaan, saw the rise and fall of various empires and kingdoms. Over centuries, the region has experienced significant cultural and religious developments, becoming a focal point for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. | Israel's history dates back thousands of years, with its earliest roots in ancient civilizations that inhabited the region. The area, known historically as Canaan, saw the rise and fall of various empires and kingdoms. Over centuries, the region has experienced significant cultural and religious developments, becoming a focal point for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. | ||
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 | From 1517-1917, Israel was under the 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 Palestine in 1920. | ||
In 1948, Britain ceded control of 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 | In 1948, Britain ceded control of 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 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> | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||