Ancient History: The region now known as Israel has a history dating back thousands of years, with significant events and civilizations such as the Canaanites, Israelites, and the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah.

Roman Rule: In 63 BCE, the Romans conquered Judea (the southern part of modern-day Israel) and later destroyed the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE.

Diaspora: After the Roman destruction, Jews began to scatter across the world in what is known as the Jewish Diaspora.

Ottoman Empire: From the 16th century until the end of World War I, the area was under Ottoman rule.

British Mandate: After World War I, the League of Nations granted Britain a mandate to govern Palestine, which included the modern territory of Israel. During this time, tensions between Jewish and Arab populations grew.

United Nations Partition Plan: In 1947, the United Nations approved a partition plan that led to the creatio