Updated: November 20, 2012
Israel became an independent state in 1947, after a UN agreement to divide Palestine into separate Arab and Jewish states. But even before Israel officially became a country, Arabs and those interested in a Jewish homeland have been in conflict.Keep up with the latest news updates here and read more about the history of the region in the slideshow below.
Both groups are celebrating after a historic exchange across borders.
We take a closer look at the history and the latest negotiations.
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