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About This Site...  Medinat Yisra'el is a republic in southwestern Asia and is located on the eastern
shore of the Mediterranean Sea. In ancient times after the Romans took control of the region and forced the people into captivity, the area was re-named Palestine. This was done in an effort to insult the inhabitants by referring to the Phillistines who were an ancient enemy that had been destroyed by the Babylonians under Nebuchadrezzar II, and was also designed to obliterate its well known identity as the Birthright belonging to the Children of Abraham the Hebrew.
The country is bounded on the north by Lebanon, on the northeast by Syria, on the east by Jordan, and on the southwest by Egypt. Its southernmost tip extends to the Gulf of Aqaba, an arm of the Red Sea. The republic was established in 1948. It covers an area of about 21,596 sq km (about 8338 sq mi). Agriculture in the region consists of mixed farming under irrigation, dry farming, and grazing of animals, most of the area giving returns if properly irrigated. Industry is carried on in several ways - by communal settlements, cooperatives and villages where each settler owns his own land. Products include grain, cotton, grapes, bananas and especially citrus fruits which form the chief item of export.  Travel & Tourism is also a very important industry for the republic. Many of the famous religious sites may be seen on tours that visit Jerusalem and other areas. Manufacturing includes: chemicals, building materials, textiles, glass and ceramics, tobacco products, leather goods, precision instruments and electrical goods. Electric power is distributed from Tiberias, Haifa and Tel Aviv. It is our hope that families that trace their roots to the region will have the good fortune to find that vital bit of information that is needed to assist them in their quest. Your help is necessary in order to bring to the public much needed records, research & information! If you have resources you wish to contribute and you desire to share, please contact us! Breaking News:
The above news articles are for reference only and are not intended for political reasons or agendas. Thank You! Cities The capital and largest city is Jerusalem, its status as capital has been claimed since 1949. The city's eastern half lies in the contested West Bank. Other major cities include Tel Aviv-Yafo, an industrial center; Haifa, the country’s busiest seaport; and Holon and Ramat Gan, both manufacturing centers. Languages Hebrew and Arabic are the country’s official languages. The most widely spoken language is Hebrew, but Arabic is used frequently in schools, legal affairs, and the legislature. Many residents speak English, Yiddish, Russian, or any of a number of other European languages. Links
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Religion The affairs of the three major religions, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, are overseen by the ministry of religious affairs through councils established by the various religions. Holy days and the weekly Sabbath are, by law, observed throughout the country, and only kosher food is served in the army, hospitals, and other official institutions. About 82 percent of Arab citizens are Muslim, and most of the rest are Christian. Please help us to grow! If you are interested in sharing your stories and historical information that you would like to share, Please contact us!
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