A Short History of Israel and Palestine

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A Short History of Israel and Palestine outlines the long-standing conflict between Jews and Arabs in the region. The modern conflict began in the early 20th century, with tensions rising over Jewish immigration to Palestine, then part of the Ottoman Empire. After World War I, Britain took control of the area under a League of Nations mandate, and tensions intensified between Jewish and Arab communities.

In 1947, the United Nations proposed a partition plan to create separate Jewish and Arab states, but it was rejected by Arab leaders. In 1948, Israel declared independence, leading to the first Arab-Israeli war, which resulted in Israel’s victory and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Subsequent wars, territorial disputes, and peace efforts have continued to shape the ongoing conflict over land, refugees, and recognition, creating a complex and unresolved situation.