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The creation of Israel was met with resistance from neighboring Arab states, leading to a series of wars. Despite being surrounded by hostile neighbors, Israel proved its resilience through military victories, asserting its existence as a prosperous and innovative democracy—an outlier in a tumultuous region.
The ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict remains deeply entrenched, with borders drawn amid violence and bloodshed. Today, the region continues to be a battleground of ideological and territorial disputes, symbolizing the paradox of Jewish resilience amid perpetual conflict.