As the sun set over the ancient city of Jerusalem, a new chapter in history was about to unfold. The year was 1948, and the British Mandate was coming to an end. The region of Israel/Palestine was a cauldron of tension and conflict, as the Jewish and Arab communities fought for control of the land.

Theodor Herzl's dream of a Jewish homeland had finally come true, but at a cost. The Balfour Declaration had opened the door for Jewish immigration to Palestine, leading to a massive influx of Jews into the region. This had sparked a backlash from the Arab community, who saw their way of life threatened by the arrival of the Zionists.