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{{summary | text=The modern day country of Israel is a small country in the [[Middle East]], which was set up after the Second World War to be a home to the remaining Jews. It was established in the land of [[Palestine]] where [[Arab]] people, mostly [[Muslims]] had lived for generations. The name Israel comes from the [[Old Testament]] - the patriach [[Jacob]] was renamed Israel by God, and from his twelve sons, the Jewish nation arose, known as Israel.}} | {{summary | text=The modern day country of Israel is a small country in the [[Middle East]], which was set up after the Second World War to be a home to the remaining Jews. It was established in the land of [[Palestine]] where [[Arab]] people, mostly [[Muslims]] had lived for generations. The name Israel comes from the [[Old Testament]] - the patriach [[Jacob]] was renamed Israel by God, and from his twelve sons, the Jewish nation arose, known as Israel.}} | ||
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| The modern day country of Israel is a small country in the Middle East, which was set up after the Second World War to be a home to the remaining Jews. It was established in the land of Palestine where Arab people, mostly Muslims had lived for generations. The name Israel comes from the Old Testament - the patriach Jacob was renamed Israel by God, and from his twelve sons, the Jewish nation arose, known as Israel. (Read more) |
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