History of the Middle East – 1800 to Present
Aliyah refers to the immigration of Jewish people to the land of Israel, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries. This movement was motivated by the desire to escape persecution and establish a national homeland, which became a foundational aspect of the Zionist movement. The term literally means 'ascent' in Hebrew, symbolizing both a physical journey and a spiritual elevation associated with returning to the ancestral homeland.
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