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Understanding Zionism and the Formation of Modern Israel

This article explores the concept of Zionism as the national return of the Jewish people to their homeland, leading to Israel's establishment in 1948. It highlights the role of Theodore Herzl, the Balfour Declaration of 1917, and the ongoing relationship between the United States and Israel, including significant annual military and economic aid. The complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the challenges faced by both nations in achieving peace and stability are discussed. Learn about the historical context and current dynamics shaping Israel today.

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Understanding Zionism and the Formation of Modern Israel

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  1. Israel • Current Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu • Zionism: The national return of the Jewish people to their homeland and resumption of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel, also means "Jewish national liberation movement." Israel established • How- initiated by Theodore Herzl, founder of the Zionist movement, permission by Balfour Declaration of 1917 Which is unasserted British government’s support further creation of the Jewish homeland in Palestine. • When- 1948 • Why- to create a homeland for the Jewish religion

  2. Israel • Relation between the U.S. and Israel- Israel receives about $3 billion per year in military grand, refugee settlement assistance, and other aid. Israel is dependent in U.S. government and military strength. the Palestine's especially don't like that the U.S is helping Israel and not them, but the U.S. is helping Israel because they are considered a country and Palestine isn't. Obstacles Get the people organized Border settlement

  3. Cites • "A Definition of Zionism." Jewish Virtual Library - Homepage. Web. 21 Mar. 2011. <http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Zionism/zionism.html>. • "Zionism." Zionism & Israel. Web. 21 Mar. 2011. <http://www.zionism-israel.com/zionism_history.htm>. • "Israeli Prime Ministers - Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - ProCon.org." Israeli-Palestinian ProCon.org. Web. 21 Mar. 2011. <http://israelipalestinian.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=641>. • "Israeli-United States Relations." Almanac of Policy Issues. Web. 21 Mar. 2011. <http://www.policyalmanac.org/world/archive/crs_israeli-us_relations.shtml>. • "Israel." U.S. Department of State. Web. 21 Mar. 2011. <http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3581.htm>.

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