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.
The efforts to make peace between Israel and Palestine in particular, but also between Israel and some other countries in the Middle East like Syria.
Israel.
No, America is not south of Israel. The United States is located to the west of Israel, across the Atlantic Ocean. Geographically, Israel is situated in the Middle East, with countries like Egypt to its southwest and Jordan to its east.
Israel is located on the southern half of the east shore of the Mediterranean, south of Lebanon and east of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula. So like much of the Middle East, it is considered southwestern Asia.
Today's Israel is a tiny sliver of land and does not represent the biblical Israel in its entirety. Israel takes up something like 0.01% of the middle east. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
more like a region...the middle east....i suppose you could say jerusalem, which is in Israel...
The significance of Israel to the US is that they protect US interests in the middle east. They also share and sell the United States advanced weapon systems that are made in Israel. Israel is also a super power and regional power and nuclear power in the middle east so being a ally to a strong country like Israel is important for the United States because they can help defend the United States like they are currently aiding them in their fight against terrorism.
YES. Israel is part of the continent of ASIA, specifically in the region called "the Middle East." "Southwest Asia" is also being slowly adopted as a more politically-correct alternative for the term "Middle East." Israel is very close both to North Africa and south-eastern Europe, but is not part of Africa or Europe. This is because the internationally accepted demarcation of the border between Asia and Africa is the Suez Canal; and the demarcation between Asia and Europe runs through the Urals and the Dardanelles, making Israel an Asian country.It is important to note that for UN Security Council rotations, Israel is considered part of the "Western Europe and Others Group" as the Arab Nations blocked its entry into the Middle East Group. It also shares a lot of legal and cultural traditions with Europe.It is also worth noting that like several other Middle Eastern and Caucasus countries, Israel is allowed to participate in the (primarily European) Eurovision song contest. Additionally, Israel plays in the European Football Cup.
Most desalination plants in the Middle East are on the Arab coastline of the Persian Gulf in countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. However, some are starting to be built in Israel as well.
In 1940, no new nation was officially formed in the Middle East. However, the region was undergoing significant changes due to the effects of World War II and the subsequent movements toward independence and nationhood. It wasn't until after the war that notable nations like Israel were established, with Israel's declaration of independence occurring in 1948.
There is not one style of democracy in the Middle East, but many. Countries such as Turkey and Israel (the Middle East's only true democracies) have vastly different systems for governance. Quasi-democracies like Egypt, Lebanon, and Iraq also have very different systems for governance. Please specify an individual country and the differences can be discussed.
The Middle East is the homeland for a good number of nations that practice the religion of Islam. Also, the nation of Israel is home to the religion of Judaism which was established in that area several thousand years ago. It is the oldest religion which is still practiced in the Middle East. Israel is also home for many Christians and Muslims. A large number of Christians are scattered in Egypt and other parts of the Middle East. It can be said that Christianity began in the Middle East when a number of Jewish people converted to Christianity.