ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

History of Israel

Okay kiddo, let me tell you the story of the country of Israel. A very, very long time ago, there were a bunch of different groups of people who lived in the land of Israel. These people had different beliefs, spoke different languages, and had different ways of living.

One group of people in the land of Israel were the Jews. They had a religion that was very important to them, and they believed that they were God's chosen people. They also believed that the land of Israel was their homeland.

Over time, different empires and countries took control of the land of Israel, and the Jews were often kicked out or mistreated. This went on for a very long time, until after World War II, when the Jews were granted their own country in the land of Israel.

But not everyone was happy about this. The people who had been living in the land of Israel for generations, like the Palestinians, felt like they were being kicked out of their own homes. There has been a lot of conflict between Israel and its neighbors ever since.

Despite this conflict, Israel has grown and developed over the past 70 years. It has become a modern and prosperous country, with a strong economy and advanced technology. However, the issue of who really has the right to live in the land of Israel is still a very complicated and emotional topic for many people.