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Formation of Israel

 The formation of the State of Israel is a complex and multifaceted historical process that spans several decades and involves various political, social, and cultural factors. The establishment of Israel as a sovereign state in 1948 is deeply rooted in the Zionist movement, a political and ideological movement that emerged in the late 19th century with the aim of establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Picture courtsey:britannica.com The origins of modern Zionism can be traced back to Theodor Herzl, an Austrian journalist and playwright, who is often considered the father of political Zionism. Herzl's seminal work, "The Jewish State," published in 1896, argued for the creation of a Jewish homeland to solve the "Jewish question" and address the pervasive anti-Semitism in Europe. Herzl's vision gained traction, and the First Zionist Congress took place in Basel, Switzerland, in 1897, where the World Zionist Organization (WZO) was established with Herzl as...