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The Importance of History in the Creation of a Jewish State

Post-World War II superpowers wanted to support the creation in Palestine, of a Jewish state. They didn't really care about an Arab state, whereas they armed militarily supported and voted at the UN for the creation of Israel. So events globally play the huge role. Obviously, the Zionist movement and later the Israelis themselves are the key protagonists. What's going on around 1948 in Sheikh Jarrah? The removal of people from their homes there.

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