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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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It is about 41 kilometres (25 mi) long, and between 6 and 12 kilometres (4-7.5 mi) wide, with a total area of 360 square kilometres (140 sq mi).
When did Canaan become Israel?
The land of the Canaanites never became Israel in its entirety. Archaeologists say that the mountainous hinterland was sparsely populated until around 1250 BCE, when there was a gradual increase in the population, indicating the arrival of Hebrew settlers. A minority of scholars think that even these settlers were not the true ancestors of the Israelites, and that there was a further influx around 1000 BCE. At the same time, around 1250 BCE, the Philistines arrived and occupied the rich coastal plains and foothills south of present-day Tel Aviv. The northern coastal areas remained populated by Canaanites, possibly under the rule of Sea People like the Philistines. The Negev remained essentially unhibitable for centuries, until the Nabataean Arabs invented cisterns to collect and store rainwater.
The hinterland was divided between two Hebrew states, which the Bible says were united as a single monarchy in the tenth century BCE, although some scholars say that they were always separate, with their own culture, pottery and dialects of the Hebrew language. In the ninth century, the northern kingdom of Israel briefly occupied much of coastal Palestine, as well as some of southern Syria, although the population mixes of those regions did not change. However, by the eighth century, the tide of history had turned and Israel was conquered by the Assyrians and ceased to exist.
How was the modern state of Israel created?
The State of Israel came together as the result of Jewish immigration to the British Mandate of Palestine, Zionist leadership, Jewish militias and political and financial support from the West (primarily Jewish philanthropists). Additionally, after the Holocaust, it became clear to the International Community that the Jews needed a place to exist freely and without fear of persecution where previously this sentiment was confined to radicals in the Jewish community. (Most Jews were anti-Zionist or at least not pro-Zionist before the Holocaust.) As a direct result of the Holocaust, the United Nations convened and proposed the UN Partition of the British Mandate in 1947 which gave Israel a legal claim to statehood in 1948. The Zionists in Mandatory Palestine seized upon this opportunity and declared a State.
The Zionist project existed long before the Holocaust. The first pioneers or Halutzim came to the territory of the British Mandate of Palestine while it was still under Ottoman control -- late 1800s and early 1900s. The Halutzim took it upon themselves to modernize Israel by cultivating the land and using European technology to improve its output and productivity. The Zionist leadership included some like Theodor Herzl, who envisioned the state, to Eliezer ben Yehuda, who developed Modern Hebrew as a functional language, to David Ben Gurion who declared Israel's independence and sovereignty, among many others. There were numerous Jewish militias defending the Halutzim and attacking the British (and eventually the Arabs when conflict started) such as the Palmach, the Haganah, and the Irgun. Finally, without the monetary contributions from families like the Rothschilds, there would have been no way for the nascent pre-governmental and governmental organizations to acquire enough capital to maintain an internal infrastructure.
Secret Meetings. =]
Why is Israel considered as Jews homeland?
Israel has been the Jewish homeland for over 3000 years. The Bible describes this as Abram (later changed to Abraham) moved his family and to the land that God promised would be his home. Since then, there has been an uninterrupted Jewish presence on that land.
Most Israelis wear the same types of clothing you will see in European countries and the United States (i.e., Zara's, Adidas, Mango and even Gap have stores in Israel) except with a little more flair.
Israel is a warm country most of the year, with the temperature fluctuating a lot over the course of one day, so many Israelis layer clothing.
In addition to lots of layering they tend to wear loud creative outfits with Bold colors and funky trends. Israelis are laid back and most companies do not have strict 'suit and tie' rules of say, the financial district of NY or London, so you can pretty much see everything being worn to work- from flip flops and t-shirts to dresses, heels and suits.
The religious citizens adapt their clothing to fit the rules of modesty, so the colors and styles tend to be a bit more conservative
Some wear robes with linen head coverings with bands around them while others go for the classic black-and-white suit look.
Click on the link below to see some Israeli fashion trends:
Which river forms much of the border between Israel and Jordan?
The Jordan River. There is a small part of the Jordan River north of the West Bank that was part of the Israeli-Jordanian border. This has been greatly expanded since the Six-Day War of 1967, when Israel occupied the West Bank territory and acquired a much longer stretch of the Jordan River. Prior to that war the West Bank was part of Jordan & Jerusalem was a divided city.
The Jordan River forms a large part of that international boundary (between Israel-West Bank and Jordan.
South of the Dead Sea, the Israeli-Jordanian border follows the Wadi Arabah valley.
How many wars has Israel fought with its neighbors?
There are numerous Conflicts and Quasi-Conflicts in the Arab-Israeli Conflict.
Arab-Israeli War of 1947-1949
Neutral Name: Arab-Israeli War of 1948
Israeli Name: Israeli War of Independence
Arab Name: Nakba (Great Catastrophe)
Result: The Jewish Militias defeated the Arab Militias and the armies of Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and auxiliary forces from Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The ceasefire established a State larger than the one provided by the provisions of UN Resolution 181.
Arab-Israeli War of 1956
Neutral Name: Suez Crisis
Israeli Name: Sinai War
Arab Name: The War of Tripartite Aggression
Result: In five days the Israeli army captured Gaza, Rafaḥ, and Al-ʿArīsh-taking thousands of prisoners-and occupied most of the peninsula east of the Suez Canal. The ceasefire ceded this land back to Egypt in return for navigation rights on the canal and through the Straits of Tiran.
Arab-Israeli War of 1967
Neutral Name, Israeli Name, and Arab Name: Six-Day War
Result: Within the brief span of six days, the IDF overran the whole Sinai peninsula, up to the Suez Canal; took the entire West Bank of the River Jordan; and in the last days, without the benefit of surprise, captured a great part of the Golan Heights, including the dominant Mount Hermon - from then on "the eyes and ears of Israel". The culminating event was the capture of the Old City of Jerusalem and the re-encounter with the place most revered by Jews, the Western (Wailing) Wall. The blowing of the shofar at the Western Wall reverberated throughout the world.
Arab-Israeli War of 1967-1970
Neutral Name, Israeli Name, and Arab Name: War of Attrition
Result: No change in status before the war began. Both sides (Egypt and Israel) claimed victory.
Arab-Israeli War of 1973
Neutral Name: Arab-Israeli War of 1973
Israeli Name: Yom Kippur War
Arab Name: Ramadan War, October War
Result: The War resulted in early gains for the Egyptian and Syrian forces, but those were turned back by the Israelis by the end of the war. Both sides claimed victory, but it is notable that the ceasefire occurred as Israeli troops were advancing further into both Egypt and Syria.
Lebanese Civil War 1975-1982 (Israeli involvement from 1981-1982)
Neutral Name: Lebanese Civil War
Israeli Name: First Lebanon War
Arab Name: Lebanese Civil War
Result: The War was primarily not an Israeli conflict, but an internal Lebanese struggle. However, militants from Lebanon attacked Israel in 1981 and 1982, prompting an Israeli military response. By the end of the conflict, Syria had intervened as well. The PLO was successfully evicted from Lebanon, and Israel completely withdrew from Lebanon in 2000.
Palestinian Intifadas (Uprisings) of 1987-1993 and 2000-2005
Neutral Name, Israeli Name, and Arab Name: First & Second Intifadas
Result: The First Intifada had the effect of producing the Oslo Accords and the first International Recognition of Palestinian Aspirations. The Second Intifada had the effect of primarily destroying the Palestinian economy and lands in the Israeli reaction to the suicide bombers/bombings.
2006 Lebanon War
Neutral Name: 2006 Lebanon War, Israel-Hezbollah War
Israeli Name: Second Lebanon War, War with Hezbollah
Arab Name: July War, Israeli-Invasion of Lebanon
Result: Both sides claim victory as Hezbollah was not effectively prevented from organizing in Lebanon from the War and Israel claims victory because it was on the offensive throughout the conflict. Lebanon (specifically South Lebanon) was the major loser in the conflict, suffering bombings and other problems. Israeli infrastructure had to be repaired following the use of the Katyusha Rockets.
Gazan War of 2008-2009
Neutral Name: Gazan War of 2008-2009
Israeli Name: Operation Cast Lead
Arab Name: Gaza Massacre
Result: Israel won a decisive military victory against Hamas, destroying much of the infrastructure and capabilities of that organization.
Gazan War of 2012
Neutral Name: Gazan War of 2012
Israeli Name: Operation Pillar of Cloud/Pillar of Defense
Arab Name: Operation Stones of Shale
Result: Both sides claim victory. Israel claims that the Iron Dome system effectively prevented Hamas' ability to hurt Israel, but that Hamas suffered several blows. Hamas claims that they were victorious since Israel was forced to concede 3 additional miles of fishing permissions.
What was the ancient name of Israel?
It it was called British Mandate of Palestine. (It never had the title of Palestine)
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The state of Israel was established by Britain and the United Nations for the Jews after the second world war. [Are you confusing World War 1 and World War 2? In any case, the Balfour Declaration of 1917 did not establish the state of Israel. That had to wait till 1948.]
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It was called Cana'an, or "K'naan" in Hebrew in the Jewish Bible (called the Torah). Since then it has had various names including Judea and Samaria, before it was given back to the Jews 65 yrs ago.
Apart from small interludes of exile, Jews have always lived on the land that is now known as Israel, but haven't always had the Independence to be Jewish while living there. Many different kingdoms have attacked and tried to destroy or take over, some allowing the Jews to stay and be Jewish, some allowed them to stay on condition of not practicing their religion, while others just wanted them out.
In the State of Israel now all religion's are free to practice their own religion.
What are the people in Israel like?
The people who live in Israel are Muslim, Druze, Christian, Jewish, Atheist, Hindu, Buddhist,
liberal, conservative, and socialist, among others. They were born in Russia, Canada, the USA,
Israel, Brazil, Argentina, Iraq, India, Yemen, China, Iran, and Africa, among other places. They
speak Hebrew, English, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, and Spanish, among other languages. Most of them,
though not all, share the common characteristics of possessing two legs, two arms, and a head,
and putting their pants on one leg at a time. Citizens of Israel are known as "Israeli".
How many Moslems live in israel?
According to the TIME/Britannica Almanac 2010:
2005 Ethnic composition of Israel:
Jewish . . . . . . . . 76.2%
Arab & other. . . . 23.8%
2005 Religious affiliation:
Jewish . . . . . . 76.2%
Muslim . . . . . 16.1%
Christian . . . . . 2.1%
Druze . . . . . . . .1.6%
Other . . . . . . . . 3.9%
In terms of numbers, there are roughly 1.7 million Muslims who are Israeli citizens. There are additional millions of Muslims who live in the West Bank and Gaza who are not Israeli citizens.
Does Israel have nuclear bomb?
Israel is believed to be the sixth nation of the world to acquire nukes, anything further is plausible conjecture. It is believed that it developed the first working bomb prior to 1968. Some people believe that the 1967 Arab-Israeli war was ignited by the Arabs' fear that Israel was on the brink of going nuclear. As it turns out, Israel may have already developed the bomb before that conflict started but chose to defend itself conventionally. Estimates on the quantity of Israel's nuclear weapons is thought to range from 65 to 400. It is most likely around 250.
What is the latitude of Jerusalem Israel?
320 5' north latitude, 340 48' east longitude.
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Answer #2:
A set of latitude/longitude coordinates describes the location of a single point
on the Earth, so it's not possible for an entire city to be right exactly there.
The point described in Answer #1 is in the northeast part of the city at the
Savidor Rail Station, about 0.25 km northeast of the underpass that takes
the Ayalon highway under the Derech Ze'ev Jabotinsky.
A few other points nearer the center of the city of Tel Aviv are ...
Tel Aviv Central Bus Station: 32° 3.4' north latitude
34° 46.7' east longitude
Center of the playing field at the Yad Eliyahu Arena: 32° 3.7' north latitude
34° 47.5' east longitude
Embassy of the USA: 32° 4.6' north latitude
34° 46.0' east longitude
When was the nation of Israel created?
ANSWER: Israel declared itself existent and independent on May 14, 1948, while still under British rule N.B.: The Israeli Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, declared Israel independent, with 48 hours of British rule still officially remaining.
Why did Jews want to immigrate to Palestine?
The territory that was referred to as Palestine was the historical homeland for Jews and there has been an uninterrupted Jewish presence in that land for over 3000 years. European Jews started returning to the land in noticeable numbers in the 1800's. Middle Eastern Jews moved to the land after the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948 due to severe persecution in the Islamic countries.
Answer 2
Israel is important to Jews because God promised it to Jacob (Genesis ch.28), the father of the Israelites, and his descendants. Jacob was renamed Israel by God (Genesis ch.35); and the Israelites lived in Israel during the era of the Patriarchs (220 years), during the era from Joshua until the First Destruction (850 years), during the Second Temple era (420 years) and afterwards. They remained a majority in the land for another 300 years after the Second Destruction; and a minority of Jews remained there throughout the ensuing centuries.
Prime minister of Israel from 1977-83?
Moshe Sharett was the second Israeli prime minister.
Moshe Sharett was the second Prime Minister of Israel. The first and the third Prime Minister was David Ben-Gurion. The current Prime Minister of Israel (2013) is Benjamin Netanyahu.
How long is a flight from Houston to Israel?
Since there is no direct fly from MIA to TLV, you will need to take 2 flights.
The best option is to fly to NY (which is about 3 hours flight) and from there take a flight to TLV - which takes about 10 hours or so.
Keep in mind that you might want a gap of a few hours between each flight so in case there is a delay in the first one - you won't miss your connected flight.
What sea borders Israel to the west?
According to research and studies The Mediterranian Sea lies at the west side of Mesopotamia.
Who was the Egyptian leader who signed the Camp David accords with Israel?
The Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian President Anwar EI Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin September 17, 1978, following twelve days of secret negotiations at Camp David. The two agreements were signed at the White House, and were witnessed by United States President Jimmy Carter. The Accords led directly to the 1979Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty. They also resulted in Sadat and Begin sharing the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize.
Why did the Muslims want Jerusalem The Holy Land?
Jerusalem is the the center of Judaism. It is important to Jews because it was the site of the Akeidah (Binding of Isaac, in Genesis ch.22) and was later the seat of the Davidic Kings, when King David, Israel's greatest king, founded the dynasty that ruled Judah for much of its history, making Jerusalem the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel during his reign and that of his son, King Solomon. Most importantly, it was the location of the First and Second Temples, where offerings were made to God and where His presence dwelt in the Holy of Holies and was manifested in a number of miracles (Mishna, Avos ch.5).
Jerusalem is called the holy city by the prophets (Isaiah 52:1). It was where Jews would go three times a year to celebrate the holiest festivals. Even after the destruction of the Temple, the Temple Mount and adjacent Western ("Wailing") Wall is the holiest site in Judaism.
It is hoped and prophesied (Ezekiel ch.40-44) that one day a third temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem and that the Messiah will come to it.
Answer:As a result of the historical relationship between the Jewish people and Jerusalem, it was seen as an intrinsically holy city and a place where the Shechinah (God's presence) rested. Jerusalem has become representative of the connection with the Divine. In addition, Jerusalem is seen as the source of Divine Law, as demonstrated in many Jewish prayers: "Ki miTziyon tetze Torah udvar Hashem maYerushalayim - From Zion comes the Torah and the Word of God from Jerusalem"; Isaiah 2:3. (NOTE: Zion is another name for Jerusalem.) Jerusalem is also representative of the Redemption of the Jewish people from their physical and spiritual Exile, because this exile causes the melancholy that the Jewish people experience by being apart from the Shechinah. The Redemption, which Jews believe will be brought by the Messiah, will result in the Jewish people and the Shechinah returning most visibly to Jerusalem.Answer
According to ancient Hebrew tradition, Jerusalem is the site where God took the very earth from which Adam, the first man, was formed. Read Genesis carefully; Adam was not created in the garden of Eden; he was TAKEN there. Jerusalem, because it is the first place on Earth where the spirit of God dwelt, is considered sacred, and a direct link to God.
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Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion and Jerusalem has been its only holy site for 3000 years, ever since King Solomon built the original Jewish Temple there. The temple was destroyed by invading Babylonians and rebuilt at the same site (known as the Temple Mount) about 2500 years ago. It was then destroyed again when the Romans conquered Judea about 2000 yrs ago, killing a million Jews, expelling another million and enslaving the remaining million. All Jews who value their heritage feel ties to the holy land, where so many of their people struggled for the freedom to practice Judaism. At the same time, Jews believe that all people, Muslims, Jews, Christians, and everyone else should be welcome there, regardless of faith.
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Jerusalem is the eternal Jewish city, and a symbol of a future time of peace. Jerusalem is also the focal point of prayer of the Jews. When they pray, wherever they are on the surface of the earth, they face towards Jerusalem (Talmud, Berakhot 30a), with love and longing.
The sentiment is aptly expressed in Psalm 137:
"By the waters of Babylon, there we sat and wept as we remembered Zion....". It continues to say: "If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its wisdom."
For thousands of years we remembered our exile and prayed for its end. Now at least we can do so from "up close."
Does Israel want to destroy Iran?
Because that the koran (their holy book) says that Israel will never rise again and
shall never be a nation. and the islamic look and guess what they see?..yes Israel.
God's Holy Nation still standing. and the falseness of their religion keeps telling them
otherwise.. and in order to "help out their god" they want to kill or erase them out
of the map.
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Another contributor drops in to comment . . .
I've seen this so often before, and I just don't understand it:
Why in the world do you put this question in the
Why not in categories devoted to Iran, Islam, Holocaust, Middle East, etc. ?
When you want to understand somebody's motives, don't you have the best chance
of getting an answer if you ask that person ? How would anyone else know ?
Especially the people they want to do it TO?
What 4 countries share a border with israel?
Israel is bordered by the countries of Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan, and by
the Gaza Strip ... originally part of Egypt and now run by Hamas ... and the West
Bank ... originally a part of Jordan and now run by the PLO.
Why doesn't any in the middle east like Israel?
Essentially, control of Jerusalem. Jews, Muslims and Christians have all fought over the city, claiming it is their God-given right to control the place (and in so doing, control the other two faiths).
Since 1948, Jews have demanded a homeland, and rather took it for themselves. In attempting to secure their position in control of the Holy City, they have rather taken to persecuting Muslim Palestinians, who have taken to bombing and murderings to force the Jews out again (so that .THEY can control the place). Palestinians have gained the favour of other Muslim nations, Israel counts US as their major ally.
