3. Israel is a parliamentary democracy comprised of legislative, executive and judicial branches.
About 93% of the land is owned by the State of Israel, the Jewish National Fund (JNF) and the
Development Authority. The Israel Land Authority (ILA) manages the land. The government
issues long-term leasing rights for land.
Area: 20,770 sq km
Population: 8,299,706 (July 2017 est, includes Golan Heights and East Jerusalem)
Median age: 29.9
Capital: Israel declared Jerusalem as its capital in 1950 (many international embassies
are in Tel Aviv)
Ethnic Groups: Jewish 74.7%, non-Jewish 25.2% (mostly Arab) (2016 est.)
GDP (purchasing power parity): $315.6 billion (2017 est.)
GDP per capita: $36,200 (2017 est.)
Unemployment: 4.3% (2017 est.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
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4. May 14, 1948 - The independent state of Israel is declared
with David Ben-Gurion as prime minister.
May 1948 - Forces from Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq and
Lebanon invade, leading to the first in a series of Arab-Israeli
wars.
11th MAY 1949 - Israel is admitted into the United Nations.
June 5-10, 1967 - The Six-Day War is fought between Israel
and Egypt, Jordan and Syria. At the end of this war, Israel
doubles its land holdings to include the Sinai Peninsula, the
Golan Heights, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
2003 - US President George W. Bush presents "Middle East:
The Road Map to Peace." Israeli and Palestinian leaders
agree to broad outlines of the plan, but as of November
2018, the countries have not reached the road map's
endpoint: a two-state solution to resolve the conflicts
between Israelis and Palestinians.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
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5. December 6, 2017- US President Donald Trump recognizes
Jerusalem as Israel's capital and announces plans to relocate the
US Embassy there.
May 14, 2018 - The United States relocates its embassy in Israel
from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, in a move that is met with clashes and
protests along the Gaza border. At least 58 Palestinians are killed
and more than 2,700 injured as deadly protests take place ahead
of, during and after the ceremony in Jerusalem, making it the
deadliest day there since the 2014 Gaza war.
July 19, 2018 - After hours of debate, parliament passes a
Netanyahu-backed bill that declares Israel is the nation-state of
the Jewish people. Although the law is largely symbolic, it stirs up
controversy.
July 2013-April 2014 - Israelis and Palestinians engage in peace
talks brokered by the United States. The negotiations end without
an agreement.
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8. 32 United Nations member states do not recognise or generally /
partially do not maintain diplomatic relations with the State of Israel
STATES THAT DO NOT RECOGNISE THE STATE OF ISRAEL
19 of the 21 UN members in the Arab
League: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibo
uti, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Maurita
nia, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, U
nited Arab Emirates, and Yemen (the
exceptions are bordering
countries Egypt and Jordan)
10 members of Organisation of Islamic
Cooperation: Afghanistan, Bangladesh,
Brunei, Chad, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia,
Mali, Niger, and Pakistan; and Bhutan,
Cuba, and North Korea
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10. Membership in International Organisations
The first international organization which the Israeli government joined
was the International Wheat Council, established as part of Point Four
Program in early 1949. Since 11 May 1949, the State of Israel has been a
member of the United Nations.
Israel is a member of many agencies within the UN, including the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),
and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Israel also participates
in other international organisations such as the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
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11. The Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
The International Hydrological Programme (IHP)
The International Centre for Synchrotron-Light for Experimental Science
Applications in the Middle East (SESAME)
The International Geoscience Programme (IGCP)
The Education For All movement
The European Centre for Higher Education (CEPES)
The World Heritage Committee (WHC)
The International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of
Cultural Property (ICCROM)
The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
Within the UNESCO, Israel is a member in many international programmes and organisations. Relations are
carried out through the Israeli National Commission for UNESCO.
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12. Israel has joined the European Union's Framework Programmes for
Research and Technological Development (FP) in 1994, and is a member
of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), the
European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) and the European
Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). It is also a member of the Bank
for International Settlement (BIS) since 2003.
On 10 May 2010, Israel was invited to join the Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development (OECD). Israel is a member of NATO's
Mediterranean Dialogue forum. In 2014 Israel joined the Paris Club.
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13. TEL AVIV OR JERUSALEM
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18. Acre – North Israel
A variety of different cultures have
inhabited Acre throughout its
history, including the Crusaders and
the Ottomans, each leaving their
mark on this region. With
interesting, culturally molded
buildings, ruins and sights around
every corner, Acre is a must-visit
location in the north of Israel. Enjoy
a romantic evening walk along the
port, have a meal at one of the local
restaurants or take a relaxed stroll
through Acre’s markets.
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19. Nazareth
Located in the lower Galilee,
Nazareth is an important holy
destination for Christians
around the world. In addition to
its great religious value,
Nazareth is also a city rich in
culture and history, not to
mention interesting
archaeology, all of which will
show visitors a different side to
Middle Eastern charm.
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20. Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee, or as
Israelis call it, the Kinneret, is a
major water source, as well as
the largest freshwater lake, in
Israel. The history of the lake
goes way back. According to
the New Testament, many of
Jesus’ miracles occurred here,
including his walk on the
water. Today, tourists visit The
Sea of Galilee to enjoy the
relaxing lake, have fun building
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21. Golan Heights
In the north of the country you can
find Golan Heights, a mountainous
region with breathtaking landscapes,
wonderful nature reserves and
intriguing historical attractions for the
whole family. If you’re interested in
hiking, the Golan region offers a
variety of different paths with varying
levels of difficulty, dependent on the
time of year. It is especially impressive
during spring, when flowers are
blooming and the fields are green. In
wintertime, the Hermon Mountain,
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22. Haifa
Haifa has a variety of different
neighborhoods and a mix of
cultures, making it a very lively
place to visitor. Tourists can
enjoy the beautiful port and
the vibrant beach, perfect for
surfers. Plus, they can take in
the beautiful nature Haifa has
to offer with its unique Bahai
Garden.
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23. Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv combines relaxing
beaches, a vibrant nightlife,
authentic markets, culinary
delights and much more. The
diverse society is very open-
minded, so everyone will be
able to find their place here. As
Israel’s center of
entertainment, Tel Aviv also
offers a full calendar of events
throughout the year. These
include the Gay Pride Parade,
Purim Street Party and Tel Aviv
Fashion Week.
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24. Jerusalem
Jerusalem is considered one of the
world’s holiest cities, as it is home to
important spiritual sites for three major
religions: Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
Visiting Jerusalem is like travelling back in
time. At the center you’ll find the Old City
surrounded by a grand wall; here, visitors
can learn a lot about Jerusalem’s religious
history by visiting places such as the Al
Aqsa Mosque, the Church of Holy
Sepulcher, and the Western Wall. The Old
City of Jerusalem is divided into four
quarters: the Muslim quarter, the
Armenian quarter, the Christian quarter
and the Jewish quarter. When visiting
Jerusalem, visitors should make a trip to
one of the museums outside the Old City,
such as Yad VaShem, a Holocaust
remembrance center.
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25. Ramon Crater
Located in Mitzpe Ramon, a
town in the Negev desert, is the
Ramon Crater, or, as it is called
in Hebrew, Makhtesh Ramon.
This is the
largest makteshim (erosion
crater) in the world, measuring
40 km (25 miles) in length and
10 km (6 miles) at its widest
point. Visitors can tour the
crater by Jeep, segway, or even
helicopter, but hot air balloon
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26. Dead Sea
The lowest point on earth, at more
than 430 meters (1,412 feet) below
the sea level, the Dead Sea is not only
fun to float in, it is also healthy,
historic and surrounded by
breathtaking beauty. This endorheic
lake is one of the saltiest bodies of
water on Earth, giving it the perfect
buoyancy for floating. Plus you can
cover your body in the healthy Dead
Sea mud to find pure, inner relaxation.
Once in the Dead Sea area, there are
two other sites that should not be
missed: Masada, with its
archaeological importance and
amazing views, and Ein Gedi, a water
oasis in the desert.
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27. Eilat
After traveling around Israel, taking in
history, nature and culture, Eilat is the
perfect destination in which to relax.
Equipped with a great variety of
beautiful hotels and resorts, this
paradise at the very south of Israel
offers many different activities. Visitors
can take diving lessons along coral reefs
and enjoy the stunning under-water
world of the Red Sea. Other activities
include swimming with dolphins,
enjoying good food, or having a calmer
day at the pool or the beach. During
summertime, temperatures can reach
highs of over 40 degrees Celsius (104
degrees Fahrenheit), and average lows
of 19 degrees Celsius (66.2 degrees
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29. HOW TO GET THERE FROM DABROWA GORNICZA
1. Take a bus, tram or train to
Katowice Centrum
2. Take a bus or taxi to
KATOWICE (KTW) airport.
3. Fly from Katowice airport
to Tel-Aviv (any airport)
- In order to get back, follow
the same instructions but in
reversed order.
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31. • Where is Israel?
• What are the most cities places to visit?
• How to get there from Dabrowa Gornicza?
• What are the most important touristic atractions?
• What is the historical context?
• How much are the flights?
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