The war for independence lasted about a year and resulted in armistice separate agreements. but not before 6.000 Israeli lives were lost. Within 8 months of independence and before the war ended. Israel held its first national elections. Eightyfive percent of all eligible voters cast their ballots to create the first 120seat Knesset or Parliament. A state founded by refugees of and survivors of religious persecution. Israel has been and continues to be one of Americas closest and most consistent allies. This desert nation exists in a region that is. unfortunately. as steeped in violence as it is rich in history and tradition.
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