2024 Israel: A Brief Overview
Historical Background and Establishment
Israel, located in the Middle East along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, has a rich and complex history. Established in 1948, the state of Israel was founded as a homeland for the Jewish people following the end of the British Mandate for Palestine and the aftermath of World War II. The creation of Israel was driven by the Zionist movement, which sought to establish a Jewish state in the historic land of Israel.