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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 big is Israel compare to Texas?
israel size is like new york city .
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In very approximate numbers:
Israel has 0.0028 times the area of the USA (0.28 percent), and
0.024 times the population of that country(2.4 percent).
Israel has 8.7 times the area of Rhode Island, and 7.1 times
the population of that state.
The USA has 3,130 times the area of Rhode Island, and 295 times
the population of that state.
Rhode Island has 0.11 times the area of Israel (11 percent), and
0.14 times the population of that country (14 percent).
What was Rome's attitude towards the Jews of Palestine?
Historians tells us that, in spite of several insurrections, the pagan Roman emperors treated the Jews with clemency and with toleration of their religion, which was accepted as not allowing Jews to worship the Roman gods.
It was not until the fourth century that the Christian emperors, beginning with Constantine, began to persecute the Jews for their faith.
What is the typical dress of Israel?
The dress code in Israel is similar to that of any other Western nation; ie anything goes as long as there is no gratuitous nudity.
But in some of the more religious holy places, a more modest dress is expected (covering the body).
Why do you give so much money to Israel?
Why any person may choose to give financial support to Israel is their own business. If you meant to ask about why the US gives Israel financial support, please see the Related Link below.
How did Israel respond to the PLO's use of terrorist tactics during the 1970s?
Israel evicted them from the West Bank and sent Mossad agents to follow them wherever they went. Additionally, Israel began to modify its security apparatus to better anticipate PLO attacks.
What major countries are located eastward of Israel?
Many countries lie east of Iran such as China, India, Japan, Australia, etc.
If the question refers exclusively to the countries that form Iran's eastern border, those would be Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Why is judaism the religion of Israel?
Judaism is popular in Israel because most Israelis are Jewish. The Jews were given the land of Israel by G-d as an inheritance and therefor it only prospers when Jews live there. Whenever Jews are chased out or exiled the land return to be desert-like; compare the land of Israel now to what it was like 100 years ago under foreign rule.
Our Department of Clairvoyance is closed for the evening, and without
them, I can't even tell when they'll be open again.
But personally, it seems to me that Israel can't afford to allow that to happen.
Why do Jews feel the land of Canaan belongs to them?
Answer 1
Because God gave it to us.
Answer 2
In addition to the religious belief (discussed more in (2)), Jews believe that there are historical, legal, and political grounds that Israel belongs to them. It is also worth noting that all Israeli minorities other than ethnic Palestinians, such as Bedouins, Druze, Circassians, and non-Arab Churches (such as the Armenians and the Orthodox) support the Jewish claim to power over the Palestinians' claim to power.
1) Historically: The Jews have an undeniable presence in the land from at least 700 BCE until 70 CE and this is proven not only by the Biblical account, but from Assyrian Ruins, Babylonian documents, Hellenistic inscriptions, and Roman volumes. Jews had a continuous presence in the land from 70 CE until the present day (even though they were nowhere near the majority) even though they were forcibly deported from the territory. The fact that they survived, as opposed to the Arameans or Hittites who were similarly exiled does not illegitimate their claims.
In addition to the population-part of the historical claim, Jews have physical ruins and cities that are very sacred to them in the territory of the British Mandate of Palestine. The city of Jerusalem is mentioned over 700 times in the Jewish Bible. The city of Nablus used to be the Northern Metropolis of Shechem. Hebron was the first capital of Ancient Israel whence Saul ruled and David ruled until he conquered Jerusalem from the Jebusites. Even more recent sites like Masada document the Jewish presence and struggle to persevere.
2) Religiously: The Jewish claim to have a connection to the land of the British Mandate of Palestine is firmly grounded in their religion. Jews as early as the Babylonian exiles wrote about returning to the land because God had promised it to them. According to the Pentateuch, God promised Abraham that piece of land. (This promise is even acknowledged in the Qur'an 5:20-21, 17:104, and 26:59.) Many Jewish Holy Sites are in Israel such as the Kotel Hama'aravi (Western Wall).
3) Legally: By international law, the Ottoman Empire took the territory from the Seljuks and Abbassids by internationally recognized conquest. The territory was ceded to the British as a Mandate by the Ottomans as a term of surrender in World War I. (Even though the British had promised the territory to both the Arabs and Jews during the War, neither promise is legally binding.) According to the terms of the Mandate, even though the British were in control, the League of Nations had official jurisdiction. In 1947, the British gave direct authority to the League of Nations' successor, the United Nations, in accordance with the terms of their Mandate. The UN passed the 1947 Partition Plan that gave both a Jewish State and an Arab State the Right to Declare Statehood. The fact that the Arabs decided not to immediately declare such a state does not make the Israeli declaration any less valid. (It is important to note that Palestine did declare statehood on these grounds in 1988, which further cements the legality of this view.)
4) Politically: Jews invested a lot in building the political and physical infrastructure of the land even before they had control. Jews built farms, trained military brigades, created political parties, studied government, and defended themselves. This created a system that was able to repel the Arab Attacks in the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-9, secure expanded borders in the Six Day War of 1967, and hold those borders in the Arab-Israeli War of 1973. Israelis were actually able to exert control over this territory.
Of course, this list is not exhaustive, but should capture the sentiment of the question.
As a general rule people who hate a particular race, religion or creed do so because of fear or ignorance. It is also encouraged by people with an agenda against that group, using propaganda, half truths and lies. Hatred also underlies much violence in the world. If people stopped exerting so much energy toward hating people who are different, they might just have the energy to rebuild this world to be a happier place. This hatred provided much of the legitimacy towards oppressing Jews.
Additionally, in the case of oppression there were two main advantages:
(1) When people are oppressed, their belongings and wealth can be confiscated. This can lead to lower taxes on the majority, increased privileges for the majority, and a party from which the majority can steal with much more impunity than the government coffers.
(2) Oppressed peoples are the perfect scapegoats for bad public policy or when governments lack knowledge as to a problem's true cause. Rather than try to calm the people and give rational explanations as to how and where they should direct their anger, it is far easier to point at a maligned group of people and say "They did it", regardless of their actual complicity. This was most prevalent during the Black Death and the European Great Depression.
How did the kingdom of Israel allow for the growth of Judaism?
According to the Bible itself, the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel was at all time polytheistic until its destruction in 722 BCE, so Judaism never took root there. Monotheistic Judaism began in Judah much later, during the seventh-century-BCE reign of King Josiah.
How old is the Modern State of Israel?
The Modern State of Israel was founded in 1948 which makes it 65 years old as of 2013.
Israel is a very special place not only to me but to you. Israel is apart of god thats why would love the country Israel.
Which country was the first to finally make peace with Israel?
The first Arab nation to make peace with Israel was Egypt. Egypt signed the Camp David accord that was mediated by President Jimmy Carter, and the two nations have been at peace ever since. It was a great success.
Even the most foolish man on earth know that iran is like a rat before israel and no arab country will defeat israel. Even if arab countries join hands together israel will still go withvictory. God promise israel not to fear for he is with them all the time, so fight israel is like fighting god himself
Why did Jesus and his family flee Israel?
Evasive Action, the Flight into Egypt ( in the sense of evasion, no airlines used! was in response to threats about Herod"s massacre plans. The Holy Family do not become aware of this horrible Crime until they return to Israeli territory. The attitude seems similar to someone finding out a destructive fire, say was on another block- Not On My Watch, not really Compassion ( oh, these poor children, innocent loss of life) there are some similarities to the Passover incident.
Why is hydroponics used in the desert regions of israel?
The question essentially answers itself, since "desert" implies a scarcity of water, while "hydroponics" is a system in which water can be contained and conserved.
What has greatly influenced Jewish religious and cultural identity?
The Talmud is believed to have greatly influenced the development of modern Israel.
However, many point out that Israel has become a secular society, which was influenced by the western world.
What is the biggest concern for most Palestinians?
The biggest concern for most Palestinians is their future. They are worried that more and more illegal settlers will take over the land designated for the Palestinians. Settlers erect their homes legally according to Israeli views which would then drive the Palestinians away from their land.
What sea lies in the northeastern part of Israel near the Golan Heights?
Sea of Galilee, also known as the Kinneret, which touches the Golan Heights.
It is worth noting that the Sea of Galilee is actually a freshwater lake (just like the Caspian Sea or Aral Sea). The closest saltwater sea to the Golan Heights is the Mediterranean Sea at approximately 30 miles or 50 kilometers distance from the Golan Heights.
What did the king soloman do to make Israel a strong and rich nation?
Hazrat Soloman AS was not only a king, he was a Prophet also. He prayed to Almighty Allah to bless him with such a Kingdom that He had never given to any king before him nor would He give to any king coming after him. Even the Jinns and devils were placed under his command by Almighty God. Wind was also under his command. The Jinns worked for him and built strong buildings for him. He commanded a unique army consisting on beasts and birds as well. Thus he was able to make his country the strongest of all kingdoms.
gradpoint: he created a large, powerful army and improved transportation
What significance did golda Meir have in the Arab Israel conflict?
Golda Meir's primary significance in the Arab-Israeli conflict focuses on two different phases of her life. Prior to ascending to the Israeli Prime Ministry, Golda Meir was very important in galvanizing Western support for Israel, helping the country become independent and attracting immigrants.
When she became a Prime Minister, she was known for being surprised by the Egyptian and Syrian invasions on Yom Kippur of 1973. This was the first time that Israel was surprised by an Arab attack and this led to increased Israeli casualties and difficulties in winning the war. Even though Israel won the Arab-Israeli War of 1973 and restored a status quo antebellum, Israelis have faulted Golda Meir for this unpreparedness and the resultant loss in life.
Note: Since there is debate between Westerners and Arabs as to who won the Arab-Israeli War of 1973, please see this Related Question which discusses that debate: Which country won the Arab-Israeli War of 1973?
Why was Golda Meir of Israel famous?
Golda Meir was Israel's first (and so far only) woman prime minister.
She signed Israel's declaration of independence in 1948.
Became a Member of the Knesset from 1949 - 74.
Minister of labour from 1949 - 56) and foreign minister from 1956 - 66)
She was prime minister from 1969 - 74.
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