Historical Asset Acquisition Strategy: The Experience of State Formation in Israel

1. Initial Stage of Acquiring Land Assets

Since the end of the 19th century, with the development of the Zionist movement, the Jewish community began a systematic strategy of acquiring land assets in Palestine, which subsequently became the basis for the formation of the state.

• In the early 20th century, Zionist organizations began systematically acquiring land in Palestine, which was under the administration of the Ottoman Empire. These acquisitions were carried out through specially created Jewish organizations, including the Jewish Colonization Association and the Jewish National Fund (ENF).

2. Financial organization and investment structure

• The Jewish National Fund, established in 1901, became a key instrument for financing and implementing land acquisitions in Palestine. The fund's capital was primarily formed from donations from the global Jewish diaspora, including financial contributions from individuals, family fortunes, and various public organizations.

3. Strategic Goals and Asset Acquisition Methodology

• Land acquisitions served a dual purpose: providing territory for the settlement of Jewish immigrants and creating a strategic base for establishing a permanent presence in the region. Most of the land parcels were purchased from Arab landowners, many of whom did not reside directly on the sold territories.

4. Development and Use of Acquired Territories

• Infrastructure was developed on the acquired lands for agricultural production, housing construction, and the formation of communities. Many of these settlements later transformed into large cities and agricultural centers of Israel. The development of these areas provided a foundation for the integration of the growing influx of Jewish immigrants.

5. Consequences of Investment Activity

• The strategy of large-scale land acquisition has caused serious contradictions and conflicts between the Jewish and Arab populations. Arab residents expressed concern over the extensive land acquisitions and the formation of Jewish enclaves, leading to increased social tension in the region.

6. Long-term results of the strategy

• The policy of systematically acquiring land assets laid the fundamental foundation for the establishment of the State of Israel, which was proclaimed on May 14, 1948, according to the UN partition plan of 1947. At the same time, this strategy also became one of the factors contributing to the prolonged conflict between Israel and the Arab population.

The acquisition of land as a long-term investment strategy played a key role in the Zionist project. Obtaining legal rights to territories through official transactions provided the material basis for the construction of a future state and created a precedent for strategic territorial planning.