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ISRAELI HISTORY: The Birth of a Nation

Since its birth in 1948, Israel has had a busy history, dotted with wars and peace treaties. In addition to the ongoing Palestinian conflict, Israel's history is ever-exciting (sometimes too exciting) thanks to major events like waves of immigration, the Eichmann Trial, and the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin.

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