Israeli Declaration of Independence

The Israeli Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on May 14, 1948, marking the establishment of the State of Israel. It proclaimed the Jewish people's right to self-determination in their ancestral homeland, emphasizing historical connections, the pursuit of peace, and the invitation for Jewish immigration and settlement. It also called for equality and freedom for all residents, regardless of religion or ethnicity. The declaration was a response to centuries of persecution and the need for a secure national homeland following the end of British Mandate rule, and it laid the foundation for Israel as a sovereign nation.