01045nam a2200169Ia 4500 20260914083141.0 260914s9999 xx 000 0 und d eng 956.94 HODGE, Susie Changing World : Israel London Franklin Watts 2008 46 hlm. 27 cm Since its foundation in 1948, Israel has undergone dramatic change. As a jewish state it has welcomed Jews from all over the world, leading to an eightfold increase in its population. This has benefited the Israeli economy and givenIsrael a rich and diverse culture, but has also brought challenges. Absorbsing and integrating people of different backgrounds has often been difficult and there are growing gaps between rich and poor . An expanding population has placed pressure on Israel's natural recources, especially water. Israel also faces an on going conflict with the Palestinian population in Gaza and the West Bank, who seek anPalestinian state 0 Grade 7-9 200321 200321 0 0 0 0 023 GEN 2010-10-26 0 956.94 HOD c-i 0231000456 2026-09-14 08:31:41 2026-09-14 BK