Israel's Declaration of Independence

Israel's Declaration of Independence, proclaimed on May 14, 1948, marks the founding of the State of Israel. It was issued by leaders of the Jewish community in Palestine, declaring their establishment of a Jewish homeland in the historic land of Israel, based on the principles of sovereignty, freedom, and justice. The declaration affirms the right of the Jewish people to self-determination and calls for peaceful coexistence with neighboring nations. It also references the United Nations' 1947 plan to partition Palestine into Jewish and Arab states, leading to Israel's international recognition and the beginning of its sovereignty.