What did the Palestinians want in 1948?

The Arab view is that the Palestinians were expelled by Zionist forces and that the exodus of 1948 was the fulfillment of a long-held Zionist dream to ethnically cleanse Palestine so that the land could the transformed into a Jewish-majority state.

What did Palestine do to Israel in 1948?

After Israel declared its independence on May 14, 1948, the fighting intensified with other Arab forces joining the Palestinian Arabs in attacking territory in the former Palestinian mandate. On the eve of May 14, the Arabs launched an air attack on Tel Aviv, which the Israelis resisted.

What was the currency in Palestine before Israel?

The pre-1948 currency, called the ‘lira’ or ‘funt’ in Hebrew and ‘junya’ in Arabic, is in demand by collectors. Both Jews and Arabs see it as a piece of history whose value will only rise.

Did Palestine ever have its own currency?

The Palestine pound was also the currency of Transjordan until 1949 when it was replaced by the Jordanian dinar, and remained in usage in the West Bank of Jordan until 1950. In the Gaza Strip, the Palestine pound continued to circulate until April 1951, when it was replaced by the Egyptian pound.

Did Israel steal Palestine’s land?

Declaration of “state land” Israel has declared at least 26 percent of the West Bank as “state land”. Using a different interpretation of Ottoman, British and Jordanian laws, Israel stole public and private Palestinian land for settlements under the pretext of “state land”.

What is a Palestine coin?

The British Palestine Mandate coins were minted. These were the only coins that were ever minted with the word “Palestine” inscribed on them. Under the aegis of the British Mandate, coins were minted from 1927 to 1946. Coins dated 1947 were minted, but not distributed.

Is Palestine a country or part of Israel?

Since 1948, the region has been divided into Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The State of Palestine, a de-jure sovereign country, is in an ongoing sovereignty dispute with Israel.

Who owned Palestine before 1948?

In modern times, the area was ruled by the Ottoman Empire, then the United Kingdom and since 1948 it has been divided into Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

What was Palestine before 1948?

Who invented Judaism?

Abraham
According to the text, God first revealed himself to a Hebrew man named Abraham, who became known as the founder of Judaism. Jews believe that God made a special covenant with Abraham and that he and his descendants were chosen people who would create a great nation.

Who was named Israel in the Bible?

the patriarch Jacob
According to the Book of Genesis, the patriarch Jacob was given the name Israel (Hebrew: יִשְׂרָאֵל‎, Modern: Yīsraʾel, Tiberian: Yīsrāʾēl) after he wrestled with the angel (Genesis 32:28 and 35:10).

What religion was Abraham?

Jews, Christians and Muslims all agree that Abraham is the Patriarch of their religions and founder of Monotheism. Judaism and Christianity teach that the story of Abraham is more than the story of one man.

What does it mean when God calls your name twice?

When God calls your name twice, there is an elevation for you. Throughout the Bible this happens to men and women of God. In Genesis 22:11, Abraham proved to God that he was willing to obey him even in taking his son’s life.