Updated: October 19, 2011
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.
Video: Israeli Palestinian Prisoner Swap
Both groups are celebrating after a historic exchange across borders.
Video: The Palestinian Bid for Statehood
We take a closer look at the history and the latest negotiations.
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