Israel | History, Foundation, UN Recognition, and Major Wars
Introduction Israel is one of the most important and discussed countries in modern geopolitics. Located in the Middle East, it has a unique history of creation, international recognition, and conflicts. Understanding why and how Israel was built, its recognized territory, and the wars it has fought helps explain its role in world affairs today. Why and When Was Israel Built? After centuries of Jewish diaspora and persecution, the Zionist movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries called for a Jewish homeland. Following the horrors of the Holocaust during World War II , global support for establishing a Jewish state grew stronger. On 14 May 1948 , David Ben-Gurion , the head of the Jewish Agency, declared the independence of the State of Israel . This was just before the end of the British Mandate in Palestine. David Ben-Gurion Who Built Israel? Israel was established by the Zionist leaders and Jewish settlers , support...