Zionism

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Zionism is the nationalist movement to create a sovereign (self-ruling) homeland for the Jewish people in the Land of Israel.[1] This movement resulted in the creation of the State of Israel in 1948.

History[change | change source]

The word "Zionism" comes from Zion, which means Jerusalem. Theodor Herzl started the Zionist movement. At the time, Palestine was controlled by the Ottoman Empire. The British during the First World War made a statement called the Balfour Declaration agreeing to support a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

Many Evangelical Christians believe that the migration of Jews to Palestine is linked to the apocalypse and prophecy, and therefore support it.

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References[change | change source]

  1. ↑ "Website of the World Zionist Organization". 


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