Israel, located in the heart of the Middle East, has a rich and complex history that dates back thousands of years. Known as the cradle of three major monotheistic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—Israel has been a central crossroads for various civilizations and empires. Ancient Israelite history is documented in the Hebrew Bible, which tells the story of the Jewish people’s migration to the land, their kingdoms under kings such as David and Solomon, and the construction of t...