ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Homeland for the Jewish people

Imagine you have a special place that you really like. It could be your room, a park, or even your grandma's house. Now imagine that there are many people like you who also really love this place. They want to make it a special place just for them, but there are other people who want to take it away from them or share it with other people who do not care about this place as much.

Now, let's talk about the Jewish people. They have a special place that they have loved for thousands of years. This place is called Israel. It's where all their most important stories and holy places are. But for a long time, they didn't have their own country. Other people lived there, and they treated the Jewish people very badly, even though the Jewish people were there first. They had to leave and go to other countries to be safe, but they always dreamed of going back home to Israel.

After a very long time, some important people decided that the Jewish people should have their own country, a place just for them where they could be safe and happy. They picked Israel as the place for the Jewish homeland. This was a big deal because it meant that all the Jewish people who had to leave could finally come back home. They could rebuild their old cities and make new towns and farms.

Now, Israel is where the Jewish people live, and it's their special place just for them. They can be free to practice their religion and live their lives the way they want to. It's like a big house where they can invite all their family and friends to come live with them.