Israel

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Synopsis: The modern day country of Israel is a small country in the Middle East, which was set up after the Second World War to be a home to the remaining Jews. It was established in the land of Palestine where Arab people, mostly Muslims had lived for generations. The name Israel comes from the Old Testament - the patriarch Jacob was renamed Israel by God, and from his twelve sons, the Jewish nation arose, known as Israel.


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The modern day country of Israel is a small country in the Middle East, which was set up after the Second World War to be a home to the remaining Jews. It was established in the land of Palestine where Arab people, mostly Muslims had lived for generations. The name Israel comes from the Old Testament - the patriarch Jacob was renamed Israel by God, and from his twelve sons, the Jewish nation arose, known as Israel.


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