CUFI U: Israel’s Founding in Historical Context

The Turkish Ottoman Empire fell after WWI leaving an enormous power vacuum in the Middle East. Many foreign interests competed for control of this strategic region. Against overwhelming odds, the fledgling nation-state of Israel survived a violent attack from five Arab armies. Remarkably, Israel was able to do more than just survive. They established a peaceful, thriving democracy which continues to extend a hand of peace to hostile neighbors while protecting minorities within its borders. Learn what led to Israel’s founding and how Israel continues to promote peace and prosperity in this volatile region.

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According to Ottoman statistics studied by Justin McCarthy, the population of
Palestine in the early 19th century was 350, 000, in 1860 it was 411, 000 and in 1900 about 600, 000 of which 94% were Arabs. In 1914 Palestine had a population of 657, 000 Muslim Arabs, 81, 000 Christian Arabs, and 59, 000 Jews.
Demographic history of Palestine (region) - Wikipedia