Zionism

Zionism is a political movement that started in the late 1800s. Its main goal is to help create a Jewish nation-state, called Israel. The main idea behind Zionism is that the Jewish people, who have been scattered across the world since ancient times, should have their own homeland where they can practice their culture, language, traditions, and religion without fear of persecution or discrimination. There have been several major events in the history of Zionism, such as Theodor Herzl’s famous speech at the First Zionist Congress in Basel in 1897 and the Balfour Declaration of 1917. In 1948, Israel was officially declared as a state after a long struggle for independence and acceptance from other nations. Today, Zionism is still a major political force with millions of supporters around the world, who are committed to creating a safe and prosperous homeland for the Jewish people.