ISRAELI EXPERTSamantha Raun

Zionism- Worldwide movement of Jews that resulted in the establishment in Israel.

Persecution- driving others away because of their religion, race, of beliefs

Independence

May 14, 1948- the Jewish community declared it's independence

Moved because of Zionism, because the Jewish people believed that Israel was the Holy land for them. After the Holocaust, people believed that the Jewish people needed their safe haven.

http://www.zionism-israel.com/his/Israel_war_independence_1948_timeline.htm

Leaders

President- Shimon Peres Prime Minister- Benjamin Netanyahu Foreign Minister--Avigdor Lieberman Ambassador to the United States--

Michael Oren Ambassador to the United Nations--Meron

Reuben

http://notesfromamedinah.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/shimon-peres-talks-peace-and-security/

US View

The United State supports Israel. Previous American Presidents have been active in supporting the world's Jewish communities

Many countries think that the US isn't fair with their support with Israel and Palestine. They think that the United States favors Israel.

Promised Land

The Israelis feel that the Palestinians are in their promised land and because it is the promise land of Israel, they feel that have more of a right to be there.

Israeli police can stop a Palestinian at any time on the street to search them.

http://www.planetware.com/picture/jerusalem-jewish-quarter-isr-jer137.htm

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