The question of land ownership in modern Israel's statehood is extremely complex, involving historical, political and religious factors. Here are just a few of the main aspects and considerations:
Historical Empowerment:
In ancient times, Israel was the ancestral land of the Jews. Around the 13th century BC, the area was occupied by ancient Jews and later ruled by the Roman, Byzantine and Arab empires. Jews have a deep historical connection and sense of belonging to the land.
International Law and Political Agreements:
In 1947, the United Nations adopted a resolution on the partition of Palestine, dividing it into two states, Jewish and Arab. Despite the opposition of the Arab countries, this resolution became the legal basis for the establishment of an Israeli state.
Jewish settlement:
Beginning in the late 19th century, with the rise of the Zionist movement, there was a mass immigration of Jews to the Palestinian areas. These immigrants acquired local land through the purchase of land or other means.
Wars and territorial changes:
In 1948, Israel declared its independence and ushered in the invasion of its neighbors, leading to the outbreak of the first Middle East war. In the ensuing conflict, Israel seized some of the territories that were formerly part of the Palestinian areas and continued to expand its territory in the ensuing conflict.
Armistice and peace agreements:
After a number of conflicts, Israel and neighboring countries signed a series of armistice and peace agreements. Some of these agreements relate to the delimitation and adjustment of territorial boundaries.
In general, land ownership in modern Israel was achieved through a variety of means, including international agreements, Jewish settlement activities, wars, and a series of peace agreements. This long and complex process has become one of the important causes of the long-term conflict in the Middle East.