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Israel
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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How did the Balfour Declaration contradict earlier promises made by the Allies?
The British made 2 earlier promises in this regard:
1) 1915: The McHoun-Hussein correspondence promised Arab control of Arab lands. But it is not clear this agreement included "Palestine", as much of the Mediterranean coast was excluded.
2) 1916: UK-France Sykes-Picot Agreement
However, the effect of the Balfour Decleration is questionable, anyhow, as many Jews had already been continuously living in Israel for thousands of years (returning after exiles), and many were returning to it throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, before the Balfour Declaration. Also, upon pressure from Arabs, the British blocked immigration of Jews to Israel more stringently in 1939, leaving many Jews to die in Europe under Nazi Germany, so the British did not uphold their promise to the Jews when it counted most.
What modern country is Jerusalem the capital of?
What is the capital of what city? Please be more specific next time.
Why isn't Israel a part of this G-20 group?
Israel should be one of the permeate security council member's to. .NATO member and world police man at eradicating any threat know or not in any way hook or crook.
Why did the Jews settle in coastal areas?
When Jews began arriving in Palestine in the first half of the twentieth century, they mainly came by boat, so it made sense to look around and settle in the coastal areas. Also, the coastal areas were more fertile and productive than area around Jerusalem, where the ancient land of Judah had been. Many of the arriving Jews had little interest in Jerusalem and created an alternative centre on the coast, in Tel Aviv.
What is the religion and language of Israel?
Israel has no official state religion. There is no religious test for land ownership, business ownership, voting, holding elective office, judges of courts, school or college admission. Just over 45% of Jews in the world live in Israel, and constitute about 75% of the country's population.
Israel's official languages are Hebrew and Arabic; English is widely spoken in business, and is taught in the schools starting in 4th grade. With large numbers of first- and second-generation citizens from more than 100 different countries, many more languages are common in homes and small communities.
How many miles from dallas to tel a viv israel?
The shortest distance, "as the crow flies", between
the centers of Dallas and Tel Aviv is 6,957 miles.
What were the everyday customs of ancient Israel?
Daily customs would include learning more of old scriptures taught in the synagagues. Working would be found honorable and isrealites would work everyday for hours upon hours. working was also used as a form of entertainment. though, all isrealites would stop working on the seventh day of the week(Saturday)and rest. For they honored the sabath day because god worked all six days but rested on the seventh and blessed the day making it holy. This is commandment number 4 in the the bible.
What percentage of Jews living in Israel were born there?
Out of approximately 76 percent of the Jews in Israel, roughly 67 were born in Israel.
Whom did ancient Israel worship?
The loyal ones among the Israelites always worshiped God, creator of the universe, and they kept the entire Torah. The idolaters who had existed among us never made up the entire nation. This is clear from various Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) verses as well as our tradition in general. The prophets always had hundreds of very religious disciples, if not larger numbers.
God wrecked the Egyptian idols (Exodus 12:12) and warned against idolatry (Exodus 22:19). Abraham worshiped "the Lord God of Heaven and Earth" (Genesis 14:22 and 24:3) and complained about the Philistines' lack of fear of God (Genesis 20:11). Jacob confiscated the idolatrous images taken from Shechem (Genesis 35:2) and got rid of them (Genesis 35:4); and refrained from invoking the gods of Nahor (Genesis 31:53). Rachel pilfered Laban's statue-images (Genesis 31:19) in order to prevent him from idolatry (Rashi commentary, ibid.). Joseph placed his hope in the God of the Forefathers (Genesis 50:24). Moses characterized the Golden Calf as "a great sin" (Exodus 32:21, 30) and punished the worshipers (Exodus ch.32). During the rest of his lifetime and that of Joshua (Judges 2:7), no incidents of Jewish idolatry were reported.
Shortly before he died, Moses warned the people that he suspected that they would eventually succumb to the lure of the idols (Deuteronomy 29:17). Joshua gave a similar warning (Joshua ch. 24).
These warnings came true. Many of the Israelites went astray after the foreign gods (Judges 2:11). However, the Jews never invented their own idol. It was always the baneful influence of other peoples. And there were times when the entire Jewish nation repented (Judges 2:1-4) and prayed to God (Judges 3:9, 3:15, 6:6, 10:10).
Because of the idol-worship that did happen, images of idols have been found in Israel too. Images of God aren't found because it is forbidden to represent Him through imagery (Deuteronomy 4:15-16).
It should be noted that idolatry was never universal among the Jews. The tradition of the One God was handed down in every generation, whether by the few or the many; and it is those who handed down the tradition whose beliefs we Jews continue today. Deborah ascribed victory to God (Judges 4:14), Gideon tore down the idolatrous altar (Judges 6:25-27); Samson prayed to God (Judges 16:28), as did Hannah (1 Samuel 1:11) and Samuel (ibid. 12:18); Eli blessed in the name of God (1 Samuel 2:20), Saul built an altar to God (1 Samuel 14:35); Jonathan ascribed victory to God (1 Samuel 14:12), as did David (1 Samuel 17:46); and Solomon built the Temple for God (1 Kings 8:20). A number of the kings "did what was right in God's eyes": Asa (1 Kings 15:11), Yehoshaphat (1 Kings 22:43), Yehoash (2 Kings 12:3), Amatziah (2 Kings 14:3), Azariah (2 Kings 15:3), Yotam (2 Kings 15:34), Hizkiah (2 Kings 18:3), and Josiah (2 Kings 22:2). Even at the height of the unfortunate spread of idolatry among the less-loyal Ten Tribes, there were thousands who remained loyal to God (1 Kings 19:18).
And, of course, the Prophets, who spoke in the name of God and warned against idolatry: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Hosea and so on.
The sages of the Talmud, who ridiculed idolatry (Megillah 25b), were simply continuing in the tradition of the Prophets whose verses are quoted in that context (ibid.).
How does Israel's location increase its vulnerability in the region?
Some nearby countries and/or populations have spoken and acted for the destruction of Israel.
Just killing off your garden is a bit of "cutting off your nose to spite your face." However, you could spend some time and effort in re-planning your garden to be more economic in its water needs.
Look for plants that can replace lawns (grass is a huge water consumer). Plant trees and bushes that use low-water consumption. Be aware that older plants require less than seedlings/younger plants. Mulch your garden/walkway areas. Install a rainwater collection system and use that water for your garden. You can DIY certain things such as keeping your gutters and drains clear of debris to ensure proper drainage into the collector. Rain barrels are available in many places. In lieu of this, you may use 5 gallon buckets. Be sure to close the lids between rainfalls to avoid mosquito growth.
In some areas you may water your garden with "gray water" such as shower, dish water runoff, washing machine run off, etc.... Be mindful of the types of detergents you use in your tasks. Be sure it is non phosphorus and safe for the environment, or you'll definitely cut your nose of to spite your face" by using chemicals that will leach into the groundwater and kill your plants. Be aware, also, that there may be existing regulations in place banning "gray water" use. For example, not being able to "use gray water to flush toilets, or water yards" as it is in our areas. Check your local rules and regulations to be sure.
Israel was carved out of which British territory?
The British Mandate for Palestine.
Note: A mandate is not a territory of a country, strictly speaking. It is a future sovereign state under the present leadership and guidance of a world power to facilitate the future independence of this state. Territories are considered to be part of pre-existing country with no foreseeable end to unity with other territories of that nation.
Should the state of Israel consider Jewish law when deciding how to govern itself?
As this is a question looking for opinions there will likely be different ones.
Answer 1
Yes, it's a Jewish state.
Answer 2
It depends what is meant by "consider".
Israel, according to its Declaration of Independence, which provides Israel's "Mission Statement" describes Israel as "Jewish and Democratic State". These two terms are in tension with each other. Judaism has a pre-set Halakha or Religious Law that governs conduct in all sorts of daily activities. Halakha treats men and women differently and it treats Jews and non-Jews differently. This is not to say that the view is necessarily right or wrong, but this clearly clashes with the fundamental notions of equality before the law established in its democratic component.
As a result, Israeli lawmakers, whether Jewish or not, should consider Jewish law when debating Israeli policy, since it is part of Israel's Declaration of Independence. However, it should not be the only thing under consideration. Of course, depending on your political leaning within Israel (Hiloni - Secular vs. Dati - Religious) you will argue as to whether the Democratic Law should prevail or whether the Jewish Law should prevail. Personally, I think that allowing Israel to remain more democratic than religious permits Jews who wish to embrace the Torah more fully the option of doing so without forcibly compelling those who do not wish to do so to do that, whereas enforcing Religious Law would have a deleterious effect on the rights of the Non-Religious to stay that way.
To read more about the Israeli political divisions between Secular Israelis and Religious Israelis, please see the Related Question.
What conflict did Israel have with Britain?
When Britain issued the White Paper in 1939, effectively preventing the realization of a Jewish State in Mandatory Palestine, the Zionists began a campaign to force the British out in order to realize their goal of having a Jewish State as enshrined in the League of Nations Mandate. They fought this war through terrorist means, similar to the IRA in Ireland and eventually forced the British to depart. Since independence, Israel and the UK have been on good terms and fought side-by-side in the Arab-Israeli War of 1956.
How could Israel justify indiscriminate bombing in Gaza killing civilians?
Israel does not justify indiscriminate bombing, in Gaza or anywhere else. Nor does it conduct such raids. By contrast Israel conducts targeted aerial bombardment of specific areas where rockets are launched. Palestinians have averred that they have received text messages from the Israeli Air Force in Arabic telling them to evacuate in advance of the strikes.
Answer 2
Your compassion is admirable. Did you speak out while next door, the Muslim president of Syria was responsible for killing 150,000 Muslim citizens of his own country, including 1700 this week?
During the Israeli air campaign, the Gaza Health Ministry reported 250 deaths, while Israel reported 1,300 air strikes against Hamas terrorist targets in Gaza. How is your math ? Can you see what that means ? It means AT LEAST 1,050 air strikes that produced NOT ONE SINGLE casualty. You need to ask yourself: "How is this possible ?" You may talk about being harsh on Palestinians. I can personally and confidently promise you that if Israel were out to kill Palestinians, in the same way that Hamas is out to kill Jews, then one Israeli pilot in one Israeli airplane could easily have killed 250 or 500 in a half hour ... it wouldn't take 1,300 missions. The Israeli air force and army have done MORE to PROTECT the rights and security of the Palestinian people than ANY military force in the history of warfare. Israel's fight is with Hamas, NOT with the Palestinian people, and Israel is far more concerned for the welfare of the Palestinian people than their own government is. You only need to think about a few simple questions:
==> Why would Hamas launch rockets from inside a crowded city, where people could get hurt, instead of from open fields?
==> Why would Hamas dig tunnels under the border and into Israel? What on Earth could they be planning to use them for?
==> Why would Hamas spend huge sums of money buying weapons and building tunnels, instead of building electric power, water purification, roads and rails for their own people?
==> What kind of a political party is it that feels the need to write into its constitution that it promises to destroy a neighboring country and its population?
Whatever happened to the rapper Israel the Warrior?
I believe Israel, who by the way is perhaps the best Christian rapper ever, just went under for business reasons, of which could be many. Why? Because he was rapping on his own label, and you know the statistics. I don't even think he had a distributor, meaning that he personally was responsible for the individual sale of each of his albums.
Why is it called Israel instead of Judah?
Well the name was changed a couple times with its name. When Rome got control over Judah the made it more Roman sounding by changing it to Judea. Then there was a time were some people called it Palaestina. When Israel was declared a Jewish state, it was named after Abraham's grandson.
What role did Yasser Arafat play in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
He organised armed opposition to Israel following the success of Israeli arms in 1967.
Who is the current leader of Israel. What is the title?
Benjamin Netanyahu is the current Prime Minister of Israel. The President of Israel is Shimon Perez.
