Seldom in history have a people so mightily striven for selfdetermination against overwhelming odds as have the Jews to regain and rebuild their ancient homeland. And the attainment of this goal marked but the beginning of an impressive record of accomplishments. In the brief span of time since they gained their independence. the Israeli people have succeeded in absorbing and integrating new immigrants from over 70 countries into their national life. They have managed to secure their borders against hostile forces surrounding this small country. They have turned an arid and rocky area into an ever more fertile land. where orchards and fields and forests and towns seem to grow overnight.
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