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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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When was country of Israel established?
The ancient country of Israel dates from sometime around 1400 BCE. Over a period
of several centuries, it grew, divided, was repeatedly over-run, conquered, and re-
established, and eventually ground almost into obscurity and extinction by Rome in
the first Century CE. The modern, present State of Israel was reborn as an independent
nation in 1948.
What is the peninsula that just into the red sea and connects Egypt and Israel?
That's the Sinai Peninsula. It begins at the Suez Canal on its west edge. (However, the Sinai is PART of Egypt, so it's not actually between Egypt and Israel).
How long is the flight from John F. Kennedy to Israel?
If you get a plane that leaves Zurich Int'l at 13:00, it will arrive at JFK Int'l at 15:45 the following day. --------No, the flight is about 8 hours, 40 minutes long. It would not be the following day, it'd be the same day. Example-you leave Zurich at 9:55 a.m. May 1st (local time) you arrive at JFK at 12:35 p.m. (local time)
Can you get a taxi in Israel on a Saturday?
Most of the public transportation stops before the Sabbath begins (Friday evening) and continues after the Sabbath ends (Saturday evening).
But there are a few exceptions:
* In the city of Haifa - buses work in a reduced format all day.
* The buses to Eilat work regularly.
* A few shared taxi lines work in most of the big cities (not in Jerusalem)
* In Arab cities - Local transportation is as usual, also between Arab cities and villages.
* A regular bus line from Tel Aviv to Kyriat Shmona in the north
How long is the plane flight from Newark NJ to Israel?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 8.5 hours
This is an approximate travel time. The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc.
How many miles does israel extend north and south?
About 340 miles (550 KM) from Eilat (south) to Metula (north).
How long does it take to fly from Miami to israel?
A random search of flight options between Minneapolis, MN and Miami, FL revealed total travel times between 3 hrs 30 min and 8 hrs 25 min, depending on your flight choices. Prices for a round-trip ticket ranged from $278 to $316.
What is an Israeli seaport that starts with the letter H?
Haifa is an Israeli seaport starting with an H.
What is the issue between Jews and Palestinians?
It is unclear what "all this hostility" refers to. Contrary to what many Arab and Muslim commentators may say, the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict really only affects the Israelis and Palestinians and had marginal to reasonably important effects on the Arab countries directly bordering Israel or Palestine. However, the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict does not cause the majority of problems or conflicts in the Middle East and is actually quite insignificant. (Such conflicts include the Turko-Cypriot War, the current Syrian Civil War, Saudi Repression of Women and Minorities, the Iran-Iraq War, the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991, the Iraq War and the Insurgency, the Anfal Campaign and other Genocides in Iraq prior to Saddam Hussein's overthrow, the Iranian-Israeli Proxy Wars, the Cultural and Political Repression of the Kurds, South Sudanese, Darfurians, Amazigh, Pied Noirs, Jews and Christians, and numerous other conflicts).
As for the issues between Israelis and Palestinians currently, most of them have to do with the current Israeli and Palestinian governments not being interested in pursuing bilateral negotiations because of mutual distrust. Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, is angered by Hamas' bellicose nature along the Israeli border and does not believe that Mahmoud Abbas is truly interested in a negotiated solution since he went to the UN to acquire statehood without a formal peace agreement. Abbas, the Palestinian Authority Chairman, is bothered by increased Israeli settlement construction and a failure on the Israeli government's part to reward his positive management of the West Bank with increased autonomy and land-area.
As for the general issues, please see the Related Questions below.
Not all Jews are Israeli citizens and not all Israeli citizens are Jews.
Around 45% of Jews are Israeli citizens and 75% of Israeli citizens are Jews.
That's close but not entirely true. The Law of Return in Israel states that all people of Jewish descent are welcome to come and live in Israel for safety anytime. However, Jews who never lived in Israel and never sought that citizenship are not citizens.
Airmail time from Israel to Florida?
Try using this link http://www.israelpost.co.il/hpcontent.nsf/EntryHomePage?ReadForm&L=EN
What is the social reason Palestine and Israel are fighting?
Historic jealousy between two waring brothers.
How long have Jews been living in Israel?
The Assyrians destroyed the larger, northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel in 722 BCE and scattered the Israelites throughout their empire, where they gradually lost their separate ethnic identity. Other conquered ethnic groups were brought into Israel in place of the former Israelites.
The smaller southern enclave of Judah continued until 585 BCE, when many of the people were sent into exile, but returned some decades later.
During the second century BCE, under the Maccabees, the Jews expanded out of Judah, to reconquer Israel, now known as Samaria, and occupy Galilee and Idumea, where the people were forcibly converted to Judaism.
After the second Jewish War of 132 to 136, the land around Jerusalem was depopulated. From that time until the twentieth century, Jews formed only a small part of the population of Palestine.
The biblical arrival date says that the Israelites occupied the northern kingdom of Israel for about 700 years before they were forcibly removed. The scholarly view is that they may have only occupied the land for around 500 years.
Similarly, the Jews occupied Judah from either 1440 or 1250 BCE until 136 CE, a period of around 1600 or 1400 years. However, there has certainly been a continuous presence by Jews and their Hebrew ancestors for well over three thousand years, although for much of this time as a minority group.
How has the World War 2 lead to problems in Israel today?
Israel did not exist prior to WW2 It was created as a result of British imperialist forces simply appropriated the land on behalf of a number of Jewish refugees from Europe despite the protests of the legitimate inhabitants of the area. The natural inhabitants wer made virtualy stateles by this move and are forced to live in refugee camps.
Where is Beth Israel Hospital located?
The Beth Israel Medical Centre is located in New York. It is part of Continuum Health Partners together with the St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, and Long Island College Hospitals, which together offer a wealth of medical expertise throughout the city.
Why do muslims christians and jews all claim Israel as their holy land?
The three major religions, that is, Islam, Christianity and Judaism claim the land of Israel to be theirs due to distinct reasons:
In Islam, the Temple of Jerusalem (or Masjid-e-Aqsa) is the second holiest site after Mecca. It is where the Holy Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (may peace be upon him) was taken during the first leg of his spiritual journey to the heavens (Ma'raj). Is also served as the first site towards which Muslims used to bow in their prayers, which in the second year of Migration (2 A.H., 624 A.D.) was changed to Mecca (The Holy Ka'abah).
For Christians, Israel is the land where Jesus (may peace be upon him) preached. The land where the Israeli(descendants of Hazrat Is'haq (pbuh) ) prophets came such as Moses, John (pbuh). For the very same reason, Muslims also hold the land holy.
The Jews hold the land in high regard because to them their promised messiah will come there. Moreover, it was their first refuge, the promised land to the first 12 tribes (Bani-Israel) who escaped with Hazrat Moses (pbuh) from the tyrrany of the then pharaoh, Ramses II.
Note: "Hazrat" is a title of respect given to prophets or pious people in the Arabic languages, akin to "Saint" in English.
Why did the people of Israel leave their land?
They did not leave , they were expelled.
After Northern Kingdom of Israel was conquered by Assyrians, they drove the best craftsmen and wealthy people who could pay the ransom to another parts of the Assyrian Empire.
Some 100 years later, after Babylonia conquered the Southern Kingdom of Judah, they did the same.
Then Romans expelled Jews from Jerusalem and its suburbs after bar Kokhba Revolt.
And finally, in 1012, Muslims who conquered Palestine in 637 expelled Jews again. In 1012, Calif Al Hakim issued an edict that all non-Muslims in Palestine must either "embrace Islam"- or leave the land. A part of Jews and Christians agreed and accepted Islam, but the absolute majority refused- and were expelled. Muslims took their land , houses and other properties.
What letters on the dreidel is different on an Israeli dreidel?
the Shin (outside of Israel) is instead a Pei (in Israel).
Why do Muslims not like Israel?
If you capture the lands of a nation, subject a nation to suppression, cruelty, deprive the people of their fundamental rights, subject them to slavery without caring for the resolutions of the UNO, bomb their dwellings and kill innocent men, women and children, Will they like you? This is what Israelis have been doing with the Philistinian Muslims for the past many decades. And lo! The so-called CIVILIZED America and England are its chief Patrons. What a sense of justice!
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2) One facet of the desire to wipe out Israel, is plain anti-Semitism.
3) Harm that has been done to the Palestinians, is used as a reason for hatred of Israel, even though some of the harm is caused by people who are not Israelis. For example, some Middle Eastern countries are vastly wealthy, but studiously refrain from giving enough assistance to the Palestinians to improve their livelihood. Another example is Iran's support of terrorism, which creates a cycle in which Israel is forced to defend itself, and the defensive measures are used as an excuse for still more attacks.
4) Anything in Israel's favor is not reported by by biased media. People are unaware that tens of thousands of Palestinians are employed by Israelis. Israel supplies Gaza with electricity and built a hospital there. It purchases thousands of tons of Palestinian agricultural and other products, thus infusing them with much-needed currency. There are tens of other examples. Israel's enemies could lay down their weapons, and ask us directly: "Why hasn't Israel returned to its pre-1967 borders"? Then we could carry on a serious debate. And that issue is not one-sided.
- When Israel's neighbors have pursued a policy of discussion and debate, solutions have been implemented, not only argued over. Israel pulled out of Sinai and gained a peace treaty with Egypt. A very cold peace, but a strategic and useful one.
- Israel made border-adjustments and water concessions to Jordan, and gained another cold but useful peace.
- The same process brought a treaty in May 17, 1983 with Lebanon but it was blocked by Syria.
- The same process was almost completed by Rabin and Arafat in 2000. They were at the treaty-signing table, having hammered out all the details. Then Yasser Arafat pulled out of the ceremony, and initiated the Second Intifada, loading the "Karin A" ship with tons of weapons for terror-use.
Who was the pope in 1095 that issued a call for a crusade to regain the holy land from the Muslims?
Pope Urban II called for the crusade against the holy land.
