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Israel ( Hebrew ???????????, Yisra'el; Arabic ?????????????, Isra'il) officially the State of Israel ( Hebrew  ???????? ?????????? (help·info), Medinat Yisra'el; Arabic ???????? ?????????????, Dawlat Isra'il), is a developed country in Western Asia located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Lebanon in the north, Syria in the northeast, Jordan in the east, and Egypt on the southwest, and contains geographically diverse features within its relatively small area. [7] Also adjacent are the West Bank to the east and Gaza Strip to the southwest. Israel is the world's only predominantly Jewish state[8] with a population of about 7.5 million people, of whom approximately 5.62 million are Jewish. [9][10] The largest ethnic minority group is the segment denominated as Arab citizens of Israel, while minority religious groups include Muslims, Christians, Druze, Samaritans and others, most of which are found within the Arab segment. The modern state of Israel has its historical and religious roots in the Biblical Land of Israel (Eretz Yisrael), a concept central to Judaism since ancient times,[11][12] and the heartland of the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah.[13] Following the birth of political Zionism in 1897 and the Balfour Declaration, the League of Nations granted the United Kingdom the British Mandate of Palestine after World War I, with responsibility for establishing "...such political, administrative and economic conditions as will secure the establishment of the Jewish national home, as laid down in the preamble, and the development of self-governing institutions, and also for safeguarding the civil and religious rights of all the inhabitants of Palestine, irrespective of race and religion..."[14] In November 1947 the United Nations decided on partition of Palestine into a Jewish state, an Arab state, and a UN-administered Jerusalem.[15] Partition was accepted by Zionist leaders but rejected by Arab leaders leading to the 1947–1948 Civil War in Mandatory Palestine. Israel declared independence on 14 May 1948 and neighboring Arab states attacked the next day. Since then, Israel has fought a series of wars with neighboring Arab states,[16] and in consequence, Israel controls territories beyond those delineated in the 1949 Armistice Agreements. Some international borders remain in dispute, however Israel has signed peace treaties with Egypt and Jordan, though efforts to resolve conflict with the Palestinians have so far only met with limited success. Israel is a representative democracy with a parliamentary system and universal suffrage.[17][18] The Prime Minister serves as head of government and the Knesset serves as Israel's legislative body. The economy, based on the nominal gross domestic product, is the 44th-largest in the world.[19] Israel ranks highest among Middle Eastern countries on the UN human development index[20] and economic competitiveness.[21] Jerusalem is the country's capital, seat of government, and largest city, while Israel's main financial center is Tel Aviv.[1] Over the past three thousand years, the name "Israel" has meant in common and religious usage both the Land of Israel and the entire Jewish nation.[22] According to the Bible, Jacob is renamed Israel after successfully wrestling with an angel of God.[23]
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1. Palestinians Say Israeli Move Could Kill Peace Process
November 18, 2009
Palestinian leaders are warning Israel that its approval of 900 new housing units in a disputed area of Jerusalem may kill the peace process. The warning came after the United States condemned the Israeli decision. The Palestinians want Washington to toughen its approach on Israel. Palestinians attend a rally against the building of Israeli settlements in the West Bank village of Burin, near Nablus, 18 Nov 2009The response from Palestinian officials contained no surprises after Israel said this week it would go ahead with construction of 900 new units in Gilo, a Jewish community in East Jerusa... (read more)
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2. Matrix Global's Unique Offshore Development Center in Israel
November 19, 2009
Matrix Global workforce is a unique group of approximately 600 professionals, all women belonging to two orthodox communities in Israel. The homogeneous religious environment of the development centers has enabled the formation of a pool of qualified technical personnel with a high degree of loyalty and professionalism. The core of the Matrix Global workforce is a unique group of approximately 600 professionals, all women belonging to two orthodox communities in Israel, in Modi'in Illit and Bet Shemesh. These highly educated, carefully selected, and meticulously trained women have very strict... (read more)
Author: matrix global
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3. US Dismayed at Israeli Building Plan for East Jerusalem
November 17, 2009
The United States says it is dismayed that Israel has authorized the
construction of new housing units in occupied east Jerusalem.A Palestinian boy in the yard of his house in front of a new housing development in east Jerusalem's Jewish Har Homa neighborhood, 21 Sep 2009Israel has approved construction of 900 new units in mostly
Arab east Jerusalem despite objections by the United States and the
Palestinians.Speaking to reporters at the U.S. State
Department, spokesman Ian Kelly says the Obama administration is deeply
disappointed by the Israeli decision."We
believe that neither party should ... (read more)
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4. Palestinians, Israelis Threaten Each Other Over Unilateral Plans for Statehood
November 16, 2009
Palestinian leaders say they are pushing efforts to have the U.N. Security Council endorse the creation of a Palestinian state out of frustration over the stalled peace process. Israel has threatened to take its own unilateral steps if the Palestinians move ahead with plans for statehood on their own. It was a swift and angry reaction from Israel when the Palestinians said this week they would push unilaterally for the U.N. Security Council to endorse an independent state for them. Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu during his address before the 2009 General Assembly of The Jewish Fede... (read more)
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5. Living an Ordinary Life by Rodney Howard Browne
November 16, 2009
From the time that Joshua died until Saul took the throne of Israel, the Hebrew state was not a monarchy like most surrounding states. clergymen reference it as a theocracy-'God-rule.' The Lord ruled over Israel, issuing His decrees and ruling through soothsayers and friars. In this fashion, the Israelites were like no other country on earth in that they could claim God as their leader, the invisible Creator, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the Almighty One who crushed Egypt, parted the Red Sea, and conquered Canaan. 3 factors drove their need for a king. First, Samuel was old and n... (read more)
Author: Shelby Davenport
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6. Palestinians to Seek UN Endorsement of Independence
November 15, 2009
A Palestinian official says the Palestinian Authority is planning to ask the United Nations to endorse its quest for independence without Israel's consent.Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, consults with his aide Saeb Erekat, left, during a press conference (File)Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat told Israel's Army Radio Sunday that Palestinians are losing hope they can achieve their desires through peace talks with Israel. The two sides have not held talks since last December.Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak told the Israeli Cabinet Sunday that it is in the nation's i... (read more)
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7. Former President Clinton Calls for Peace on Visit to Israel
November 15, 2009
A former American president who tried and failed to broker a final Middle East peace agreement is back in the region. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is visiting Israel to mark the 14th anniversary of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. "In the last 14 years, not a single week has gone by that I did not think of Yitzhak Rabin and miss him terribly," he said.Bill Clinton - File PhotoMr. Clinton was president when Mr. Rabin was assassinated by an Orthodox Jew who opposed his policy of handing parts of the biblical Land of Israel over to the Palestinians in exchange for peace. T... (read more)
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8. Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Intel Sabbath Operations in Jerusalem
November 14, 2009
An ultra-orthodox Jewish man is seen next to Intel's Jerusalem office building, 14 Nov 2009Alleged violations of the Jewish Sabbath by a top international company
prompted religious protests in Jerusalem on Saturday-the biblical day
of rest. About
1,500 angry ultra-Orthodox Jews demonstrated at the Jerusalem factory
of computer giant Intel, to protest the electronic chip maker's
operations on the Sabbath. Chanting the Yiddish word for
Sabbath, they charged that work is forbidden on the holy day of rest
according to the Bible and called on the company to stay closed on
Saturdays. Intel has oper... (read more)
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9. The uses of security camera
November 16, 2009
When talking about Security, the most eminet issue subject is to identify the threat and to neutralize it, no matter if it is a private asset, a man or a private propriety.
The security camera is the best guard a normal man can obtain for a reasonable price, and it is the basic protection line against a common foe.
In the 21 century there is a lot of security cameras on the market. As an outcome the client doesnt have to acquire a low quality camera, therefore he can buy the best options that the market has to offer.
Today there are many kind of cameras: cameras that protect set... (read more)
Author: Adi Skornik
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10. The Prayer Shawl: Yesterday and Today
November 13, 2009
The prayer shawl, known as the tallit in the Jewish community, is an intricate part of Judaica and the Jewish religion. Here is a look at prayer shawls of yesterday and today and the giving of the tallit as a gift to commemorate the major moments in the life of a young man or woman.
History of the Prayer Shawl
The prayer shawl began its life as the Jewish tallit and was originally worn by men in ancient times. At the corners of the tallit tassels would be attached in fulfillment of the commandment of zizit, found in the book of Numbers.
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 3... (read more)
Author: Barbara Taylor
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11. Vacation Rentals in Israel
November 13, 2009
The beachfront apartments at Tel Aviv are among the best vacation rentals in Israel. The apartments are situated about 50m from the promenade. Fully furnished apartments will surely provide you with an excellent vacation experience since they come with wireless internet, satellite TV, and other amenities. The apartments are best suited for families, singles, and even business professionals. You can also pick the apartments with balcony so that you can view the ocean. If you don’t like the crowd, you should go there during the months of November, December, January, and February. If you go there... (read more)
Author: baxter owens
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12. Why do Americans vote without me?
November 13, 2009
I have always closely followed US elections and debates from different candidates. They never fail to mention Israel, Pakistani, Palestine, Taliban and Hamas. I was not the only one but the whole world was watching to see who will become the US president. It is usually interesting than our elections which resulted to post election violence where thousand died, others maimed, building destroyed and many other terrible things that happened which left the economy of our country on the brink of collapse. Many people were also left homeless and became internally displaced persons in their own count... (read more)
Author: Stephen Kavita
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13. Emerald Gem Stone
November 12, 2009
The earliest known emerald gem stone was mined in Egypt. It is understood the emerald gem stone was among the most highly prized stones of the Egyptians. It was found in numerous tombs of the traditional Egyptian kings, often an emerald gem stone necklace was placed round the king's neck. It was believed to ensure eternal youth in the afterlife. When Israel left Egypt they carried much of the treasure of Egypt with them. So it was very likely that an emerald gem stone was one of the stones in the breastplate. Whether kings and rulers of the past or current day celebrities,' emerald gem s... (read more)
Author: Monte Noblel
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14. Abbas Renews Call for Settlement Halt
November 11, 2009
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas (File)Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has repeated a call for Israel to halt settlement activity in order for peace negotiations to resume.Mr. Abbas issued the call Wednesday at a gathering in the West Bank marking the fifth anniversary of the death of his predecessor Yasser Arafat. Commemorations for Mr. Arafat have been banned in the Gaza Strip, which is ruled by Hamas - the rival of Mr. Arafat's Fatah movement.The anniversary comes during a difficult time for the Middle East peace process, and the settlement issue is a key sticking point.Earlier this w... (read more)
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15. Top Forex Trading Robot-Forex Money Managers
November 12, 2009
This FAP turbo review 2009 will look into the FAP turbo expert counsel. This article will identify if the said expert advisor robot is making money or not. This EA is a Metatrader 4 foreign exchange trader machine. You set it onto 15-minute charts and just leave it to do its stuff. See more about best forex trading robots compared below. Quite recently, the writer of FAP turbo review 2009 experienced a big loss. See more about best forex trading robots compared below.The loss was quite large since 2 weeks' worth of profit all went into smoke. What happened? Is the EA any good at all? H... (read more)
Author: Israel Willis
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16. Israeli PM: Re-Launch Peace Talks Immediately
November 09, 2009
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu during his address before the 2009 General Assembly of The Jewish Federations of North America in Washingtom, 09 Nov 2009Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeated his call for an immediate resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Mr. Netanyahu addressed a gathering of North American Jewish leaders in Washington hours before he was to meet with U.S. President Barack Obama.Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed impatience to restart direct peace negotiations with Palestinians that have been suspended for nearly a year."I believe... (read more)
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17. The Dead Sea is Dying
November 12, 2009
A fresh glass of cool, clear water is, in some places of the world, an expensive luxury. For example, take the Dead Sea in the southern part of Israel. It is one of the most unique places on earth. First, at 1385 feet below sea level, it is the lowest place above water on the earth. Water cannot flow out so only through evaporation can water escape, leaving behind the dissolved salts and minerals brought in by the Jordan River and other tributaries. It is Israel’s and Jordan’s mineral and salt waste deposit.
The Dead Sea is 8.6 times saltier than the oceans, making it the second saltie... (read more)
Author: Thelma Oliver
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18. W. Bank Palestinians Tear Down Segment of Barrier Wall
November 09, 2009
Picture combo of activists pulling down part of Israel's controversial separation wall in Qalandia, West Bank, 09 Nov 2009 Palestinian activists tore down a section of the Israeli-built barrier that cordons off the West Bank, in a protest that coincides with the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.Rock-throwing demonstrators cheered Monday as they used a truck to pull down a segment of the wall. Israeli troops used tear gas to disperse the protesters.The structure is a combination of concrete barriers, fencing and barbed wire that will measure about 700 kilometers long once const... (read more)
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19. Israel's Netanyahu, Obama to Meet Monday
November 09, 2009
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (File)U.S. President Barack Obama is scheduled to meet with Israel's prime minister in Washington Monday.Benjamin Netanyahu is in the U.S. capital to speak to an annual forum of the Jewish Federations of North America. White House officials said Sunday the leaders will hold talks Monday evening, but they will not appear together before the White House press corps. The Obama administration has been trying for months to press Mr. Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to revive peace talks. U.S.-Israeli relations have been strained since Mr. Netanyahu rej... (read more)
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20. The Benefits of Magnetic Therapy
November 12, 2009
Magnetic wrap therapy is an alternative form of medicine that has been practiced for some time. It started over 4,000 years ago in Egypt and was used by the pharaohs. Evidence is also available that magnetic wrap therapy was used in China, India, Greece and Israel. It involves the use of static magnetic fields. It works by targeting the ailing body part to magnetic static fields produced by the magnets, which have beneficial health effects. The benefits of magnetic wrap therapy include wound healing, increased energy, and pain relief. The idea is this is done by increasing blood flow to the ar... (read more)
Author: Health Connection
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21. Netanyahu Heads to US Amid Crisis in Peace Process
November 08, 2009
Israel's leader is heading to the United States, but trouble is brewing back home with the Palestinians. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for Washington amid a deepening crisis in the peace process. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is threatening to step down because of Israel's refusal to freeze all settlement expansion. Mr. Abbas, who rules the West Bank, is seen as a moderate alternative to the Islamic militant group Hamas. which controls the Gaza Strip. So Israel has urged him to back down from his threat not to run for re-election... (read more)
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22. Israelis Rally for Peace on Rabin Anniversary
November 08, 2009
Thousands of Israelis take part in a mass rally marking the 14th anniversary of the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in Tel AvivThousands of Israelis gathered at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv to mark the 14th anniversary of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The demonstration took place at the site where Mr. Rabin was gunned down at a peace rally in 1995, by an Orthodox Jew opposed to his policy of trading land for peace with the Palestinians. Israel's President Shimon Peres, who was with Mr. Rabin the night he was shot and who succeeded him as prime minister, s... (read more)
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23. Israel Rejects UN War Crimes Resolution
November 06, 2009
Israel has responded angrily to a United Nations resolution that accuses the Jewish state of war crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Former Judge Richard Goldstone, left, Head of the UN Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict, and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights South African Nava Pillay in Geneva, Switzerland (File)Israel says the United Nations General Assembly is "completely detached from reality," after it endorsed the Goldstone Report accusing the Jewish state of war crimes during the Gaza conflict last December and January. The report also accuses the Islamic militant... (read more)
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24. Loving of Wellness by Rodney Howard Browne
November 06, 2009
The sovereign God of Israel was intimately concerned in Joseph's life. He gave him facility in the Egyptian language. On top of all that, he gave him favor in the eyes of Potiphar. Glaringly, God was the secret of Joseph's success. With bigger success comes bigger measures of trust, which, BTW, lead to bigger times of unguarded weakness. We may expect enticement in the days of prosperity and ease rather than in those of privation and grind. Not on the glacier slopes of the Alps, but in the bright fields of the Campagna ; not when the youth is climbing arduously the steep ladder of celeb... (read more)
Author: Timothy Sears
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25. The Instrument of God by Rodney Howard Browne
November 06, 2009
God was pronouncing to his servant,'Moses, you simply go before Pharaoh and deliver the products. Just be conscious of that even his uncooperative, hardened heart isn't outside My will.' In the following verse, the Lord gave Moses categorical instructions of what to claim when he rammed into that brick wall. 'Then you shall say to Pharaoh, 'Thus claims the LORD,'Israel is My boy, My first-born. So I made public to you, 'Let My boy go, that he may serve Me' ; but you have refused to allow him go. Behold, I may kill your child, your firstborn' ' ( Exodus 4:22-23 ). To put it into the vernac... (read more)
Author: Sergio Morales
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