On 14 May 1948, the day on which the British Mandate over Palestine expired, the Jewish People's Council approved a proclamation that declared the establishment of a Jewish state in Eretz Israel, to be known as the State of Israel.

The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant. Beginning in the mid-20th century, it is one of the world's longest continuing conflicts. The Israeli–Palestinian conflict has its roots in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the birth of major nationalist movements among the Jews and among the Arabs, both geared towards attaining sovereignty for their people in the Middle East. The majority of peace efforts have been centred around the two-state solution, which involves the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside... Show more

The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant. Beginning in the mid-20th century, it is one of the world's longest continuing conflicts. The Israeli–Palestinian conflict has its roots in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the birth of major nationalist movements among the Jews and among the Arabs, both geared towards attaining sovereignty for their people in the Middle East.

The majority of peace efforts have been centred around the two-state solution, which involves the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel.

Related: Middle East History

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1. On 14 May 1948, the day on which the British Mandate over Palestine expired, the Jewish People's Council approved a proclamation that declared the establishment of a Jewish state in Eretz Israel, to be known as the State of Israel.


1. Jews are STILL determined to have Israel as their homeland
2. Arab nations STILL refuse to recognize Israel.

Compromise has been extremely difficult because both sides strongly believe their religious teachings justify their cause and as a result the bloodshed in the Middle East continues.
Occupied Territories
immediately following the establishment of an independent Israel five Arab nations immediately invaded the region starting the 1948 Arab-Israeli War throughout all of Israel
1948 Arab-Israeli War