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Introduction Between 1800 and 1500 B.C. Hebrews settled in Canaan. According to the Bible Moses led them out Egypt and Joshua conquered Canaan under the will of God. Once Hebrews conquered the promise land they ruled over it untill 130 A.D. Although they were invaded by many empires they stayed strong and maintained their culture. However Jewish revolted against Rome's rule in 130 A.D. As a consequence Rome's army slaughtered the people and the culture. Once Jews were weaken Arabs, Greeks and othe gentiles settled on Canaan. At this point Canaan was renamed as Palestine. Many Jews left their home to find better future and some stayed to keep their culture. After the fall of Rome the power of the east transferred to Byzantine Empire and eventually to Ottomans. Under these empires and the influence of Islam many Arabs occupied the land and started their own culture. During this time many Jews were persecuted for their beliefs and outcast by many Europeans. By the end of nineteen century Zionist organization was form to recreat the Jews nation. After WWI Britian acquired Palestine and eventually promised the land to Jews. In November 1917 Britain issued the Balfour Declaration. It stated that Britain will support the creation of Jews Nation. On November 29, 1947 UN declared Palestine to be spitted among Arabs and Jews. Ever since the land was splitted among Arabs and Jews They terrorized each other to erase each other. Because of Western powers Palestinians were forced to leave their homes.