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After
the Exile by the Romans the Jewish moved to Europe and North Africa. in
the Diaspora (scattering of Jews outside of Israel or
Palestine),the rich lives contributed greatly to the community
they lived in. Though they always prayed about going back to
Israel. During the first half of the 20th century the immigration of
Jews from Arab countries and Europe increased greatly. During the
British rule over Palestine Jews faced great violence and massacres
(murder) by Arab citizens or forces of nearby Arab states. During World
War II, the Nazi regime about 6 million Jews were killed. Creating the
big tragedy of the Holocaust.
On May 14, 1948 the Declaration of Independence was pronounced for the
State of Israel announcing it's freedom!
Credits: www.factmonster.com/country/profiles/israel.html
www.science.co.il/israel-history.asp