In May 1948 less than 700.000 Palestinian Jews defied the threats of the six surrounding Arab States and implemented the United Nations resolution by proclaiming the State of Israel. In the 12 years that have passed since that day the population of Israel has almost tripled. Nearly 1 million immigrants entered the country. Fleeing from the displaced persons camps of Europe. the Russian and Communist rule of the satellite nations. and from the poverty and squalor of north Africa and the Middle East. these immigrants were welcomed by the Israelis and absorbed into the new country. The Government of Israel housed and trained them. it gave them immediate employment and provided them with steady jobs. it built new villages and towns and expanded public. social. and educational facilities. it made them productive citizens of the new state. During its brief period of independence.
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