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Israel Independence

Israel Independence refers to the declaration of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948, marking the establishment of a sovereign nation in the historic Jewish homeland. This event followed decades of Zionist efforts to create a Jewish homeland, amidst tensions and conflicts with Arab populations and neighboring countries. The declaration responded to the end of the British Mandate for Palestine and was supported by the United Nations plan to partition the land. Israel’s independence is celebrated annually and signifies the realization of a long-standing aspiration for Jewish self-determination, though it also marked the beginning of ongoing conflict in the region.