why did so many empires want cotrol over Israel before it was a nation?

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why did so many empires want cotrol over Israel before it was a nation?

2007-01-19 10:19:05 · 3 answers · asked by sweety 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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It was a wealthy territory and many important trade routes ran through it.

2007-01-19 10:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by Tony B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it has alot of mineral deposites on the dead sea and you may never know what u may find thats why the zionists want it because of the minerals that are found in the land! its a very rich land in minerals!

2007-01-19 14:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

religous ties and control on a mojor trade route

2007-01-20 16:09:44 · answer #3 · answered by Bertine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋