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WEBIsrael is in a region known historically as Canaan, Palestine, and the Holy Land. It was home to Canaanite city-states, then Israelite and Judahite kingdoms, and is referred to as the Land of Israel in Jewish tradition. Situated at a continental crossroad, the region was then ruled by various empires. [25]
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WEBIsrael says terror group made drastic changes that amount to a rejection of its offer; official from mediating country says Hamas proposed new timeline for ceasefire, IDF withdrawal
Israel | Facts, History, Population, & Map | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Israel is a country in the Middle East, located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Jerusalem is the seat of government and the proclaimed capital, although the latter status has not received wide international recognition. Learn more about Israel, including its history.
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WEBOct 13, 2023 · A country on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is the only state in the world with a majority Jewish population.
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WEBMay 14, 2024 · Follow the latest news on the Israel Gaza war. Get live updates, maps, verified video reports and expert analysis from BBC journalists on the ground.
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WEBIsrael, officially State of Israel, Country, Middle East, at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Area (excludes the West Bank and Gaza Strip): 8,522 sq mi (22,072 sq km). Population (2024 est.) 9,177,000 (excludes Israelis in the West Bank and Gaza Strip).
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WEB1 day ago · Israel says terror group made drastic changes that amount to a rejection of its offer; official from mediating country says Hamas proposed new timeline for ceasefire, IDF withdrawal
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WEBJun 2, 2024 · The State of Israel was established in 1948. The UN General Assembly proposed in 1947 partitioning the British Mandate for Palestine into an Arab and Jewish state. The Jews accepted the proposal, but the local Arabs and the Arab states rejected the UN plan and launched a war.
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WEBIsrael, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon and Syria to the north, the West Bank and Jordan to the east, Egypt, the Gaza Strip and the Red Sea to the south, and …
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WEBUN 'shocked' at Israeli hostage rescue's impact on Gaza civilians. The UN human rights office says Israeli forces' actions on Saturday could amount to war crimes. Middle East. 1 day ago.