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Having spent the last 50 years defending its borders, Israel now turns its attention to the future. But, in 1998 as in 1948, Israelis do not necessarily agree on what that future should be.

No longer a society of soldier-pioneers settling the desert, Israelis now must grapple with religious, social and political divisions and, as always, the question of peace.

Holiday unites and divides
Parties, protests mark Israel's jubilee - Full Story -

The War Within
IMPACT examines growing internal conflicts among Israelis

View from the West Bank
One people's anniversary, another's catastrophe: Palestinians recount their own history. - Full Story -

Oral History:
A founding father recalls the early days of Israel
- Full Story -

More stories:
• Letter from Jerusalem:
A stalled peace process and internal struggles temper celebrations. From CNN Correspondent Jerrold Kessel  - Full Story -
• Books:
'Israel: 50 Years' captures the moments  - Full Story -
• Analysis:
A Mideast historian says Israel has much to celebrate   - Full Story -
• Holy Lands:
The Land of Israel is home to sacred sites of many faiths  - Full Story -
• Voices of Israel:
Israelis reflect on a half-century of struggle and triumph  - Full Story -
• Israel at 50:
Pensive Israelis honor war dead, prepare for jubilee  - Full Story -
• Israel at 50:
Palestinians struggle to hold onto homes   - Full Story -

ActiveMaps:
Israel through the Ages
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At-a-Glance:
Facts about the Jewish State