“Israel, Palestine, Jordan, the West Bank… More conflict in the Middle East!” Who are these people and why are they fighting? How could such a tiny part of the world be the center of so many conflicts? What is the conflict about? To get an understanding of this part of the world we must take a look at its history. More than 10,000 years ago, some of the oldest known civilizations had their beginnings in this region. This book explores the importance of the Israelite civilization, its place in history, and its major contributions to society.”