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Located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is the only Jewish-majority state in the world. It has a total land area of 22,072 sq km with an estimated population of approximately 7.7 million as of 2010.

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What country was divided in order to form the state of Israel in 1947?

first, it was on 1948.

second, the country was named "phalestina".

Why did some Arab countries cut off oil shipments to the US during the Arab Israeli war?

They were attempting to punish America, due to their hatred of Israel.

What is the European country that owned Israel?

Israel was never owned by Europeans, the state of Israel was officially created after world war two. The Hebrew people (Jewish folks) were basically nomadic before then.

What are some taboos in Israel?

For Women it is illegal to wear shorts. and so is eating any form of pork. I would never survive... Pork chops anyone?

Why does Iraq hate Israel?

There is no distinct reason why Iraq hates Israel as opposed to any other Arab State. To read the reasons for this hatred, please read the Related Question.

How much it coast to send a 45 lb package from US to israel?

There are a lot of variables that are unknown. What size is the package? What zip code are you shipping from? Do you want it picked up or do you want to drop it off? How fast do you want it to get there? Once the variables are in place then it can be answered.

What is the current population of Israel?

We found a list on-line that lists 225 countries, dependencies, and territories,

from China (population = 1.3 billion) to Pitcairn (population = 50).

Here's the information it includes for Israel:

-- June, 2011: Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics has the national population

of 7,759,300. That places it #97 on the list of 225, between Switzerland and

Bulgaria.

-- Mid-2009: The UN figure for mid-2009 is 7,170,000, which excludes Israeli

population living in the 'West bank'. That figure would place Israel at #99 on

the list, between Serbia and Hong Kong.

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Israel is the only country in the world where a majority of its population identify

themselves as Jews. About 75% of its population are Jews. The remainder are

primarily Muslim, Christian, and Druze.

Roughly 50% of the world's Jews live in Israel. The remainder are scattered

among more than 130 other countries.

The world-wide population of self-identified adherents of Judaism (Jews)

amounts to 0.2% (two tenths of one percent) of the world's population.

Is 93.6 RAM FM radio station still on the air in Israel?

Yes. As of today (23 June 2008), RAM FM was on the air. There was an incident a few months ago where the Jerusalem office was closed down for a few days. Apparently the employees who were in the office that day were taken in for questioning in regards to an investigation about illegal radio transmissions. Newspapers said that the Jerusalem office was operating with a license from the Palestinian authority.

Even when that occurred, though, the station continued to broadcast from their other office in Ramallah.

Why do some people hate Jews and Israel also what are some ways to spot a Jew living near you?

There are numerous reasons why Jews and Israel are hated and to avoid replicating them, here, please see the Related Question on just that topic, linked to below.

As for "recognizing Jews". This is a very sensitive matter since Racial Anti-Semitism has often been predicated on Jews looking a certain way or walking in a certain fashion, etc. As a result, it becomes problematic. Also the phrasing of the question "spot a Jew" seems to indicate fear or loathing of them as opposed to "meet a Jew" or "find a Jew". There is nothing to fear or loathe a Jew for. As for being able to see them, religious Jews, especially the men, often wear religious paraphernalia such as kippot (skullcaps) and talitot (shawls with fringes). Some strains of Judaism also have payyot (sideburn curls). Religious Jewish women often dress more modestly than most Westerners, covering their arms, legs, and bosom. Non-religious Jews are indistinguishable from general Western Society.

Who do you believe should hold the holy land and why?

The question of who should hold the Holy Land is highly complex and deeply rooted in historical, religious, and political contexts. Ideally, a peaceful resolution that respects the rights and claims of both Israelis and Palestinians, allowing for coexistence and mutual recognition, would be the most just outcome. Ultimately, the focus should be on promoting dialogue, understanding, and cooperation among all communities in the region rather than asserting ownership. A shared approach that honors the diverse religious and cultural significance of the land could help foster lasting peace.

What country borders Israel?

Israel is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan and the Palestinian Territories (West Bank) to the east, and Egypt and the Gaza Strip to the southwest. The Mediterranean Sea is to Israel's west, and the Gulf of Aqaba (which leads to the Red Sea) is to its southeast.
Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon

How did Britain have control of Israel before 1948?

Britain was awarded a mandate, by the League of Nations, to govern Palestine-after WW1 upon the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.

British mandate included references to the Balfour Declaration and the establishment of a Jewish homeland was a severe blow to the Arabs. Partly to try and mollify this disappointment, the British split the Palestine mandate into two distinct areas, using the Jordan River as a natural boundary. The British claimed that Jewish immigration would be confined to the West of the river. The East of the river, which represented three quarters of the whole mandate area was to be reserved for the Arabs alone.

Britain also had a mandate to govern the Palestine lands Transjordan which Britain illegally severed and gave to the arabs, and Iraq. France was awarded a mandate to rule in Syria and Lebanon. This is what is refered to as the Mandate System Look up Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1916, T.E. Lawrence, Hashemite dynasty, mandate system, etc. all available on Wikipedia.... The State of Israel was declared on May 14, 1947 the day before the British mandate was to end.

What are the coordinates for Israel?

Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) specify a point. Areas don't have

coordinates, certainly not whole countries.

Israel is a big place. The front door of the Knesset (parliament) building in Jerusalem

is located at

31° 46' 37" north latitude

35° 12' 19" east longitude.

Other places in Jerusalem, and elsewhere in the country, have different coordinates.

Why is Anti-Semitism towards Sephardi Jews in Israel so common?

Ashkenazim Jews from Israel have animosity towards Sephardi Jews from Israel. Ashkenazim view them as second class Jews. Before 1492 it was the other way around. Sephardi shined more than Ashkenazim then. It is like a wheel of fortune.

There are very smart Ashkenazim but there are very smart Sephardi too. Sephardi Jews should not be treated as second class Jews because of the color of their skin since both are Jewish... Ashkenazim and Sephardi should be treated equally well.

The above outlines the historical context, but does not provide an answer. The typical reason that there was intra-Jewish discrimination in Israel was that Mizrahim (Jews from the Arab World typically called Sephardim) were typically uneducated, superstitious, and generally not very well-informed about how the world worked. European Jews were lawyers, bankers, and doctors (for the most part) and Arab Jews were merchants, tradesmen, and artisans (for the most part). Because of these adjustment issues, Mizrahim generally were poorer and stuck out like sore thumbs in the Western-Style Israeli System.

Anti-Mizrahi discrimination in Israel is fast-disappearing as the children and grandchildren of the original immigrants are more at home in Israel, serve in the Armed Forces, and generally have close relations with Ashkenazim (European Jews).

Answer:Let's not generalize. Very many Sephardim and Ashkenazim are marrying each other recently.

What is a dreidel?

A dreidel is a little toy top that is spun in a game played on the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Its use dates back for centuries. It has four sides, each with a Hebrew letter imprinted on it, symbolizing a word from the following statement (translated into English from the Hebrew):

"A big miracle happened there," (when outside of Israel).

"A big miracle happened here," (when inside of Israel).

To play, you need the dreidel and some kind of pieces for counting - straws, pennies, nuts, etc. The top is spun and each letter has a value, based on which you either give your straws or take.

It's a tradition for kids to play on Hanukkah and get 'gelt' (small money or a prize) after winning. Chocolate coins are popular.

Is Israel an illegal country?

The State of Israel is not an illegal country. Nor was it established by force. The British took contol of the Region called Palestine (the name was given by the Romans) after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. The British set aside the current state of Israel (including Judea and Samaria (known to some as the West Bank) in the Balfour Declaration in 1917. It took another 30 years before the United Nations declared two states for the region on November 29,1947. A state for Jews and and a State for the Arabs who lived in the Area.