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What was the origin of Zionism, and how did Jews migrate to Palestine?

Zionism, initiated by Theodor Herzl in 1896, sought to establish a Jewish state in Palestine, viewing it as a promised historical homeland. The Balfour Declaration in 1917 supported this, leading to mass Jewish migration and the displacement of Palestinians in 1948. The Arab-Israeli Wars followed, resulting in territorial occupations.

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The term "Zion" was initially used in the Old Testament for the city of Jerusalem, conquered and made the center of the kingdom by King David. Over time, the meaning of this term expanded to encompass all the territories that Israel claimed.