1. Creation of Israel

2. Zionism
Political movement to return Jews to their homeland in Palestine that is run for the Jews by the Jews

3. Belfour Declaration (1917)
British Liberals believed Jews had suffered historical injustices
Two main reasons the push for a Jewish state caught on and became popular
Anti-Semitics wanted to rid Europe of the Jews
Fulfill Christian biblical prophesy
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4. UN Partition of Israel and Palestine in 1947
Following WWII and the Holocaust, UN decided to step in and help Jews have a homeland in Palestine
Jews are ecstatic— Arabs are outraged
Israel declares its independence in 1948

7. Israel in the heart of the Arab World

8. U.S. backs Israel
U.S. decides to back Israel financially and in support and aid
We are their ally
We recognize they are an international state

9. Israel’s Influence over American Politics