The Recognition of Israel World War II left Europe in ruins and devastated those who lived there, but no one was more affected than the Jews. When the war ended, the United States and other countries revealed to the world the amount of torture and mistreatment suffered by Jews under Nazi control. Many wanted to help these suffering outcasts, so Zionist Jews suggested that the Jews be relocated to Palestine, where they could live in peace away from others (Devine, 1). Great Britain and President Truman felt sympathy for the Jews and decided to help them establish a new Jewish homeland in the Middle East. During the formation of Israel, the United States played an important role by establishing a committee, supporting the intentions of the United Nations and the Jews, and recognizing Israel as a country. Although the recognition was a success, each event had some kind of effect on the Palestinians or the Americans. The history of the state of Israel began with a man named Abraham and a promise that God made to him. God told him to leave his homeland, promising Abraham and his descendants a new home in the land of Canaan, known as present-day Israel (Rich, 1). Abraham firmly believed in God and decided to follow his commands, because he knew that God would be able to keep his promise. It was here that God gave Abraham a unique homeland for his descendants to form a model nation. In the Torah, the Land of Israel was affirmed as the only place on earth where the Jewish people could create the model nation (Spiro, 1). The Jews desired to fulfill God's plan to create a model nation, forming a strong bond between the land and the people for all eternity. However, Jews have not always had political control of Israel; foreign nations have always attacked territory... middle of paper... to win the war. In the end, 6,000 Israelis lost their lives, but this was only a small portion of the population, and the victory only strengthened the country (Trueman, 1). The Jews were motivated to keep Israel since the Israelites had been exiled from the Promised Land for centuries and were determined to recreate God's plan for a model nation. This victory was a premonition of a successful future for the people of Israel. It took a lot of planning and patience on the part of the Zionists and others, but the Jews eventually gained their homeland as a refuge from being tortured by the Nazis. The Anglo-American commission of inquiry began the attempt to bring Jews into Palestine with the approval of the BMA. Truman supported the intentions of the UN and the Jews, favoring their opinions. After a failed attempt to revolt by Arab forces, the Jews emerged victorious and the State of Israel was founded.