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041			_aeng
082			_a956.94
100	1		_aHODGE, Susie
245	1	0	_aChanging World : Israel
264			_aLondon _bFranklin Watts _c2008
300			_a46 hlm. _c27 cm
520			_aSince 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
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655			_aGrade 7-9
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