Israel's History

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  HISTORY: The State of Israel

  On 14 May 1948, Israel proclaimed its independence.

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  HISTORY: Second Temple Period

  Following a decree by the Persian King Cyrus (538 BCE), 50,000 Jews set out on the first return to the Land of Israel.

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  HISTORY: The Peace Process

  The Madrid Peace Conference (October 1991) brought together representatives of Israel, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and the Palestinians.

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  HISTORY of Israel: Timeline

  The birthplace of the Jewish people is the Land of Israel. During the many years of dispersion, the Jewish people never severed its bond with the Land. With the establishment of the State o ...

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  HISTORY: Biblical Times

  Jewish history began about 4,000 years ago (c. 17th century BCE) with the patriarchs - Abraham, his son Isaac, and grandson Jacob.

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