[hpcjoe]

The modern state of Israel declared its independence in 1948 (and was immediately attacked by all of its neighbors, something which re-occurred multiple times). The ancient "state" of Israel has been in that land for north of 3000 years. As archaeological evidence continues to demonstrate.

[nyokodo]

> The ancient "state" of Israel has been in that land for north of 3000 years

With a ~2500 year gap between the fall of the Iron Age kingdoms of Israel and Judah and the 1948 modern state.

[hpcjoe]

And continuous presence of jews in that land for the entire time.

Your point?

[inawarminister]

yes, under the name of Palestinian Jews.

[umanwizard]

Nonsense. It was, not “has been”.