In which year did Israel become an official country?

Bondo, Oy Vey! Yes, yes, yes, we know many hate the U.S.A. Several comments, in the past & up to date have made that abundantly clear. Surely you could find something better to do with your time than to discriminate & put down a country, a people, a culture. Though hatred seems to be the "in" thing now.

KAITLYNMARIA, The Philippines was one of the first countries to acknowldge and accept Israel. And they accepted many Jews after the war.

Thank you Schindler's List, watching you served my knowledge banks well.

Player #32518581, Unfortunately there have been problems ever since. One of many occasions when a little foreknowledge could have saved a lot of suffering. (On all sides.)

Player #32518581, too bad more don't know this.

the beginning of the generation of the fig tree