1. Israeli Israel was established on May 14, 1948 The main reason was to have a homeland for the Jewish people. Zionism is the Jewish national liberation movement. Persecution is to drive away people because of their religion, race, or beliefs http://www.yourtravelsource.com/Gallery/Exotic_Places/EgyptSteve/Israel/israel.html

2. Israeli Israeli leaders: -Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu -President--Shimon Peres -Foreign Minister--Avigdor Lieberman The U.S. and Israel have a close relationship; the U.S. is trying to help Israel Israeli’s view Palestinian militants as terrorists who will not compromise for peace. http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/israel/nuke/

3. Citations "Zionism." Zionism & Israel. Web. 17 Mar. 2011.. Web. 17 Mar. 2011.. "History of Israel." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 17 Mar. 2011.. "Israel." U.S. Department of State. Web. 18 Mar. 2011.. "Israeli - Palestinian Conflict Reading." Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Web. 21 Mar. 2011..