Yeah it is. but many people would say that the strife in the middle east is a result of what the Jews "believe" to be THEIR homeland. Rather than land that has changed hands many times over the years.
While I treasure Israel as a trusted ally of America, I have a hard time defending their claim to Israel. It's too bad Israel didn't kick the crap out of the Palistinians 200 years ago...No one would be complaining today.
Too easy to [See through] dismiss.
If you can find us documentation older than the Biblical Text [that actually confirms why the Jews "know" that Israel is indeed THEIR homeland] then feel free to provide it.
:o)