No, Israel is a democracy. There are kibbutzim (communal farms) in Israel which are run according to socialist principles, and also many Russian Jews that came to live in Israel. Both of these factors may have a communist influence on society, but the political system is democratic.
What was the name of Israel before it was partitioned in 1947?
Before the Israeli declaration of independence in 1948, the land was the British Mandate of Palestine. The United Nations had decided to split Palestine into four zones, with two zones going to the Jews and two zones to the Palestinians, providing approximately half of the former Palestine to each. The Palestinian share was gradually reduced, until the UN defined a "Green Line", providing the Palestinians somewhat more than the 1967 borders.
Who was Israel's president in 1999?
Ezer Weizman (עזר ויצמן) was the President of Israel in 1999.
However, it is worth noting that the Presidency of Israel is primarily a ceremonial position (head of state), with true power vested in the Prime Minister of Israel (head of government). In the first half of 1999, Benyamin Netanyahu was the Prime Minister, and in the second half of 1999, it was Ehud Barak.
What palestine countries border Israel?
The question is quite ambiguous ... any way you look at it, the phrase "palestine countries"
seems to contradict itself.
On land set aside by a majority vote in the UN General Assembly, the residents of
that land declared it a sovereign nation in May, 1948, and named it Israel. It was
immediately attacked by the combined military forces of several of its neighbors,
lost a significant portion of the original area, but survived the attack. It was soon
admitted as a member of the United Nations, and now is recognized by, and has
mutual diplomatic relations with, all but about 30 other countries in the world.
The UN General Assembly also set aside adjacent land for administration by the
primarily Arab residents of that area. That portion was not declared a distinct
nation, and was absorbed into the Kingdom of Jordan.
Today, Israel is bordered by Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria. The Gaza Strip,
considered to be part of "Palestine", is part of Egypt ruled by Hamas. The West Bank
of the Jordan, considered to be part of "Palestine", is legally a part of the Kingdom of
Jordan, and is currently administered by Israel out of security considerations. The Golan
Heights, considered by some to be part of "Palestine", is legally a part of Syria, and is
currently administered by Israel out of security considerations.
Who occupies the Golan Heights in Syria?
Yes and No. The Golan Heights is part of Syrian Sovereign Territory, but has been under legal Israeli Occupation since 1967. This occupation is due to UNSC Resolutions 242 and 338/339 which hold that Israel can occupy the Golan Heights until Syria and Israel sign a formal peace treaty. Currently Syrians cannot go to the Golan Heights as a result of the Israeli Occupation.
What is the postal code for 5 kinneret st bnei brak israel?
what is the zip code for 60 allenby street in bnei brak israel
What advantage did Judah have against Israel?
The southern highlands that comprised Judah were infertile and rain was sparse, so there were few large towns. Israel occupied the rather more fertile northern highlands and the Jezreel Valley, which could support a larger population with walled towns and cities. Israel was, for a short period, a minor regional power, while Judah was an impoverished rural community. Kings Omri and Ahab seem to have expanded the borders of Israel considerably, although this state of affairs did not last very long. The disadvantages that Israel faced were to be found in its location and its prosperity. Being close to regional powers such as Assyria meant that Israel faced constant risk of conquest. Judah, on the other hand, was remote and sufficiently poor that it usually did not attract much attention from its neighbours. A number of things changed all this around the time of the destruction of Israel in 732 BCE: * Camels had been domesticated and were beginning to be used extensively for transport across desert regions. Trade from Babylonia no longer needed to follow the long route around the fertile crescent, but could cross modern-day Jordan to the Mediteranean Sea. Jerusalem became an important stopover, bringing considerable new wealth to Judah. * Changes to agricultural practices enabled Judah to support a much larger population. There may also have been a long-term increase in rainfall. * The influx of refugees from Israel provided a sudden, dramatic increase in the population of Judah, just at a time when the other factors made this sustainable. Judah began to expand and fortify its larger settlements, and increase its military power, although ultimately not to the extent that it could assert any real independence from the regional powers.
Why did Samuel think Israel should have a king?
1) He served as Judge (1 Samuel 7:15) and leader. Each year, he traveled in order to teach and serve as Judge (1 Samuel 7:16) in the various places.
2) He guided the people when they requested that a king be apointed (1 Samuel ch.8); and he apointed Saul and King David at the word of God (1 Samuel ch.9-10 and ch.16).
3) He wrote the Books of Ruth and Judges (Talmud, Bava Batra 14b) and the Book of Samuel (until the verse concerning his death; it was completed by another prophet. Talmud, ibid) .
4) He led the people in a great movement of repentance (1 Samuel ch.7).
5) Until his time, prophecy had been relatively rare (1 Samuel 3:1). Starting with his leadership, the phenomenon of the "sons (disciples) of the Prophets" (2 Kings 2:3) became a regular institution, and very many people reached the various levels of prophecy (Talmud, Megillah 14a) (though only fifty-five prophets were commanded to record words for posterity. Ibid).
A minority of Jews, a majority of Arabs, and small numbers of other peoples. See also:
Is Israel still protected by God?
What is the height of Mt Hermon?
The summit of Mt. Hermon is 2,814 meters (9,232 feet) above sea level.
Who was the king of israel when jesus was born?
A:
The simple answer would be that Herod the Great was king when Jesus was born, as the Gospels of Matthew and Luke both agree on this. However, the Gospel of Luke also says that Jesus was born during the census of Qurinius, governor of Syria. The problem here is that Herod died in 4 BCE, while Qurinius was appointed in 6 CE, ten year later, with instructions to conduct a census in Judea. This was the only census under Qurinius, and the first to be conducted by Rome in the Levant, but it also took place at a time when there was no longer a king in Judea. The explanation is, as John Shelby Spong (Born of a Woman: A Bishop Rethinks the Birth of Jesus) informs us, that the nativity stories do not contain any historical truth.
What countries have invaded Israel?
Lebanon (Shebaa farms) and Syria (Golan Heights). Israel argues that that farms belong to Syria, not Lebanon but both Lebanon and Syria say they are Lebanese. Israel also occupied non-state Palestinian territory in Gaza (free of soldiers but officially occupied nonetheless), the West Bank and East Jerusalem, all of which the indigenous Palestinians want for their future state. Israel had previously occupied territory belonging to Egypt (Sinai) and Jordan (West Bank)
Samaria was the name of mountainous region in ancient Palestine. That region today is known as the West Bank.
When were there lions in Israel?
Lions were once common in the Middle East, including Israel, but like almost everywhere, hunting and habitat loss caused their doom. The last lion seen in the wild in Israel was around 700 years ago.
What document was issued by Britain favoring a Jewish State in Palestine?
It is the Balfour Declaration, named for the British politician Arthur Balfour who proposed the establishment of a Jewish state in the British Protectorate of Palestine.
Balfour Declaration
What is Israel's largest manufacturing center?
Much of Israeli manufacturing occurs in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, in cities like Or Yehuda.
When was historical israel founded and by whom?
According to tradition, Saul became the first king of Israel in 878 BCE. The country of Israel was founded four centuries earlier by Joshua.
How long has israel been a state?
The Modern State of Israel was created on April, 14th 1948. This is called the Israeli Independence Declaration. The Land of Israel has a history simualar to the Jewish People for more then 2500 years, when on 1077 B.C. King Saul built the First Temple in Jerusalem. Almost the whole Jewish People lived in the land of Israel till the year 50, when the Romans drove them out and renaimed the Land in Palestine. The centuries after, the Jews maintained large communities till 700, and later on 1200. There has been a Jewish settlement in Palestine from the time on the Jews became a minority. The State of Israel in 1948 was the first independent Jewish State in 19 centuries of diaspora.
Why did Pope Urban II want to capture the Holy Land?
Its either:
He wanted to conquer Constaninople.
He wanted to control trade routes.
He wanted Muslim pilgrims to be able to visit the holy land.
He thought a crusade would unite Europe.