The Founding of the State of Israel

This series provides primary and secondary sources to explore and investigate the various opinions offered on each topic. History comes to life as the reader is exposed to the voices of those who participated in and witnessed the dramatic events of the past. More recent writings by historians and other scholars examine events with the benefit of hindsight, illuminating both the heroism and egregious errors of history makers. This volume explores a selection of primary and secondary source articles offering various points of view on the founding of the State of Israel. Zionists began calling for a national Jewish home in Palestine in the 19th century, but the birth of Israel did not take place until 1948. This anthology presents the debates between Arab inhabitants and Jewish settlers, both of whom claim historic rights to the territory that is now Israel.