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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.
6,421 Questions
What year was it that Israel's aircraft attacked an American ship?
The USS Liberty, a "technical research" ship working for the National Security Agency, was attacked by the Israelis on June 8, 1967.
On June 8, 1968, the ship's captain was presented the Medal of Honor. He remains the only recipient of the Medal whose action was against an ally of the United States.
How far from Louisville Ky to Bethlehem Israel?
The distance between the two places is 574 miles.
This is an approximate direct (straight line) distance. During actual travel, this distance may change if a different flight route is chosen.
Which Hebrew Prophets did God set outside Israel?
Answer 1
According to Jewish tradition, God did not set any Hebrew prophets outside Israel.
Answer 2
The question may be referring to Jonah, who was sent to Nineveh. Other prophets who lived outside of Israel include Ezekiel and Daniel. However, all three of these prophets were Israelites born in the Holy Land.
Answer 3
Judaism acknowledges the possibility of non-Jewish prophecy, but does not consider it legitimate for Jews to follow them. The most explicit example is Balaam, who is a prophet to the Other Nations. However, Balaam is not considered part of the canon of Jewish prophets (though some of his words are recorded in the Torah [Numbers ch.22-24]).
Other non-Jewish prophets mentioned in our tradition are those named in the book of Job.
When a baby is born to an Orthodox Jewish family what is the most important thing they do in Israel?
As far as I know, there's no difference in this matter between Israel and elsewhere.
When a girl is born, there is a naming ceremony. The girl is given a name during the synagogue services within a few days after her birth. Optionally, the family may also host a kiddush (celebration-meal) on the Sabbath after her birth, at the conclusion of the prayer services.
When a boy is born, he is circumcised when he's eight days old (health permitting), by a mohel (a person with the necessary medical training and who is ordained for this purpose). The boy is given a name at the time of the circumcision.
Circumcision (see Genesis ch.17) is one of those things that almost all Jews, Orthodox and non-Orthodox alike, keep in common. The only difference may be that some non-Orthodox families might prefer a doctor instead of a mohel, and a secular event that doesn't include the accompanying blessings.
What happened in the middle east in 1948?
In the middle east in 1948, it became a region. The Arab-Israeli War also happened in this year, beginning in May.
Did Anti-Semitism in the Middle East exist before Zionism?
Yes. This is actually quite demonstrable.
Zionism as a philosophy did not even begin until the 1880s and Altneuland (Herzl's foundational book) was not published until 1902. However, we have Anti-Semitism in Ottoman Palestine prior to this. In 1517, when the Ottomans first invaded the region of Palestine, there were pogroms against the Jewish community there. In 1833, there was a war between the Ottomans and the Egyptian Khedivites over control of Ottoman Palestine. In the following year, Arabs in the cities of Safed and Hebron blamed the Jewish communities there for the outcome of that war (which was completely unjustified since Jews were banned from owning weapons or joining the military) and proceeded to massacre them. These massacres are known as the 1834 Safed Pogrom and the 1834 Hebron Massacre. In 1840, the murder of a Damascus Christian priest was falsely blamed on the Jews in the biggest blood libel since Jesus Christ. This resulted in violence against the Jewish community for nearly a year in uncoordinated outbursts. This is all aside from the fact that Jews were second-class citizens under the Muslims and had the requirement to identify themselves with yellow turbans, live only in certain areas, being barred from certain professions, etc.
What did Israeli keep in the First Arab-Israeli war?
About 70% of the area designated for Jewish administration
under the 1947 UN partition plan.
After the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-9, Israel controlled over 98% of the territory it was accorded by the UN Partition Plan and exercised control of 78% of the territory of the former Mandate of Palestine (as opposed to the 56% percent that Israel was accorded in the UN Partition Plan).
What is a major environmental issue in the israeli-Palestinian dispute?
But it is water that is a major environmental issue.
When was the 7 day israel war?
There is no such thing as the Seven Day War. The Six Day War was from June 5-10, 1967.
What city is known as the Arab capital of israel?
According to the book - Beyond the Basilica: Christians and Muslims in Nazareth, by Chad F. Emmett, University of Chicago,
Nazareth is known as the Arab Capital of Israel
Why is psychedelic trance so big in Israel?
1. Because we love it!
2. Becuase creativity is an integral part of our culture!
3. Because Jewish children are being sent to musical schools from the day they're born!
4. Because in our crazy country we express ourselves in a crazy way!
5. Because Nasser is Palestinian and is great!
6. Because Progressive means PROGRESS!
7. Because except Trance there're tons of original music created by Israeli musicians!
8. Because we love to party!
9. Because there's nothing like dancing in the desert!
What percentage of Israel's annual rainfall did the country receive in 2009?
Presumably 100%, unless you mean average annual rainfall.
Did the United nations adopt a plan that would divide Palestine into Jewish and Arab states?
Yes. In 1947, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 181.
Why didn't the Oslo Accords work?
Simple Version
There are a number of people and political parties both in Israel and Palestine and outside that have a vested interest in seeing one party defeat the other entirely. The notion of a shared peace is undesirable to these people. In addition, internal issues such as trust between the parties deteriorated with time. Finally, the Olso Accords were not intended as a long-term solution, but as a jumping-off point for future negotiations.
Are American Neo-Conservatives and the Radical Islamists linked to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?
They are linked to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. American Neo-Conservatives typically endorse and incredibly strong pro-Israel policy in the United States and are generally not supportive of peace negotiations. Radical Islamists are more involved in that Radical Islamist organizations like Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Hezbollah are actively engaged in the Palestinian struggle against Israel.
Why is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict central to all issues in the Middle East?
This is hyperbole and used by Arabs to deflect attention away from the numerous wars and conflicts in the Middle East that have nothing at all to do with Israel or Palestine. Since these conflicts have nothing to do with Israel or the Palestinians and form the overwhelming majority of Middle East conflicts, it is clear that the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict is not central to all issues in the Middle East.
Such conflicts include: The Turkish-Cypriot Conflict, the various Kurdish conflicts, the Yemeni Civil Wars (2 of them), the current Syrian Civil War, the Lebanese Civil War (which went on for five years prior to Israeli involvement), the Egyptian-Libyan Sands War, the genocides that went on in Iraq under Saddam Hussein, the Iran-Iraq War (which was the longest war of the 20th century), and the torture and repression of Saudi, Iranian, and Syrian citizens ever since these countries gained independence.
Are the Jewish people of Israel the new Nazis as their treatment of Arabs indicate?
No. It should be obvious that this kind of talk involves fooling around with the word 'Nazi'. It's rather like calling traffic wardens 'petty Hitlers' - and taking it seriously. Since long before the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 the Palestinians (and many Arabs further afield) have refused to acknowledge Israel's right to exist at all. The Israelis are fighting against fanatical terrorists who deny Israel's right to exist. In the circumstances the conduct of the Israelis has been very moderate indeed. Joncey
Are the Israeli Mossad the world's toughest special forces?
No. Not even close. The toughest and best Special Forces are British SAS, American Delta Force,Green Beret and Marines' Force Recon
What are the causes of Conflicts between Religious and Secular Jews in Israel?
While violent altercations between Religious and Secular Jews are rare, they do occur. Additionally, there have been political squabbles between these two groups since the formation of the State of Israel. Some of these issues include:
Draft and Regard for the Israeli Military: Many Secular Jews are angry that there are exemptions for Religious Jews to not serve in the Israeli Army. The army is considered by most Secular Jews to be the defense of the State of Israel, including the right for Religious Jews to live in Israel in peace. They note that Jewish observance is strongly curtailed in Arab countries and therefore without the Israeli Army, the Religious Jews would be unable to worship as they would like. Additionally, Religious Jews do not observe Yom Ha-Zikaron, which is the Israeli Memorial Day for all of the soldiers who have died in Israel's Wars and this non-observance angers most Secular Israelis since most Israelis know someone who was wounded or killed in the conflict. Religious Jews respond that they are praying for Israel's defense and studying to protect Judaism. Both of these things are requisite for keeping Israel in God's graces and protecting the soldiers. Additionally, they say that they mourn the loss of all Jews on Tisha B'Av, the traditional Jewish day of mourning for Jewish exterminations, not on a holiday mandated by an Israeli Secular Authority.
Welfare: Since many Israeli religious Jewish men spend their time studying and have families with an average of six children, a large percentage of Religious Jews in Israel live near or below the Poverty Line. As a result, they take in a large percentage of welfare. As the Religious population increases, this has become more and more of a drain on the Secular Jewish population that is primarily responsible for Israel's economic success. Religious Jews respond saying that they are living a truly Jewish life, according to Torah principles. There is no need to be a modern consumerist society, but to live humbly.
Negotiation with the Palestinians: While Secular Jews are divided over whether or not to negotiate with Palestinian Groups and how much to concede, most Religious Jews within Israel would prefer not to negotiate or recognize the Palestinians. Since resolving the Palestinian Issue is one of the most important foreign policy objectives Israel has, this makes it even more difficult to negotiate in good faith.
Religious Legislation: Secular Israelis are increasingly angered by Religious Jews instituting a restrictive form of religious laws in their neighborhoods. In some such neighborhoods like Mea Shearim in Jerusalem, ambulances are stoned on Saturdays, immodestly dressed women are spat on, non-Jews may be kicked out, and male-female segregation on buses has begun. Some Religious Jews decry these acts as well while others claim that modern law is perverse and overly permissive. The rules that they follow are much more in-keeping with Jewish values.
When did Egypt fight Israel during Cold War?
There were four wars that pitted Egypt against Israel during the Cold War Period (1945-1991)
Israeli War of Independence / Palestinian Catastrophe (Nakba): This war was fought in two main phases. From late 1947 to May of 1948, the British still held nominal control of the territory and the fighting was restricted to groups within Mandatory Palestine. Jewish and Arab Militias more frequently fought away from civilian centers (except Jerusalem which was the sight of heavy bloodshed) for control of the area. After the British withdrew on May 14, 1948, the Jews declared their independence. This allowed the conflict to expand and seven Arab nations contributed armies or regiments to assist the Palestinian Arabs. During this period, both sides, but more commonly Israelis, attacked civilians and caused many of them to flee. After the war, Israel refused to allow them re-admittance. Israel controlled more land after the war than they would have controlled had the Arabs peacefully accepted a Jewish State along the UN-proscribed boundaries.
Suez Crisis: 1956, Egypt nationalizes the Suez Canal and blocks Israeli shipping, leading to an alliance of the United Kingdom, France, and Israel attacking Egypt and conquering the Sinai Peninsula. After the War, the United States and Soviet Union jointly forced the parties to return to the antebellum situation, but while placing UNEF troops in the Sinai and giving Israel freedom of the seas.
Six Day War: 1967, By virtue of a preemptive war, Israel gains all lands in the former British Mandate of Palestine and begins the military occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Settlement construction begins at this point. Jerusalem is unified and the Old City is renovated to allow for mutual religious practice.
Yom Kippur War/October War: 1973, Egypt and Syria launch a devastating surprise attack on Israel, making important gains in the first two weeks. When Israel finally reversed the tide, they began conquering territories beyond the Six Day War territories. The lands were returned to the antebellum state and it was then clear that Israel would not be eliminated through strength of arms. The early Arab victories also shattered the myth of Israeli invincibility and lead to Arabs seeing themselves as less humiliated.
Egyptian-Israeli Peace Accords: 1979, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin signed the Camp David Accords. Egypt had Sinai returned to it from 1979 to 1982 and the two countries exchanged ambassadors. Sadat was later assassinated for his work to end the conflict.
