+The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic situated at the crossroads of continents in the [Middle East](/wiki/middle_east). It serves as a vibrant cultural and spiritual heartland for the [Jewish People](/wiki/jewish_people), founded in 1948 upon an ancient heritage. This land is a tapestry of desert, fertile plains, and coastal beauty, echoing millennia of history.
+## See also
+- [Palestine](/wiki/palestine)
+- [Jerusalem](/wiki/jerusalem)
+- [Abrahamic Religions](/wiki/abrahamic_religions)