Kingdom of Israel - Kingdom of Israel The Kingdom of Israel is the nation formed from the descendants of Jacob, who is also known as Israel. Following the death of Solomon, this kingdom was divided into a Northern Kingdom known as Israel and a Southern Kingdom known as Judah. See also History of ancient Israel and Judah. Soon after the death of Solomon, Ahijah's prophecy (1 Kings 11:31-35) was fulfilled, and the kingdom was rent in twain. Rehoboam, the son and successor of Solomon, was scarcely seated on his throne when the old jealousies between Judah and the other tribes broke out anew, and Jeroboam was sent for from Egypt by the malcontents (12:2,3). Rehoboam insolently refused to lighten the burdensome taxation and services which his father had imposed on his.
Jewish Agency for Israel - Jewish Agency for Israel The Jewish Agency for Israel is an Israeli organisation that advocates for Israel and is composed mainly, but not entirely, of Jewish people. External Links http://www.jafi.org.il/.
Immigration to Israel from Arab lands - Immigration to Israel from Arab lands History of Jews in Arab lands Jews lived in what are now Arab states since the Babylonian destruction of the first Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, in 586 B.C.E. Except for intermittent periods when Jews in Arab lands were able to contribute to their countries of residence, Jews, along with Christians and Zoroastrians, had the legal status of Dhimmis: second-class citizens who received some measure of protection in exchange for subordination to their Muslim rulers. Jews were required to live in segregated quarters, wear distinctive clothing, and either embrace Islam or pay the jizya, a protection tax. In return for this they received some benefits such as exemption from military service. The Jewish and Christian communities constituted semi-autonomous entities under their own.
Israel - Israel This article is about the modern state of Israel; for other uses see Israel (disambiguation) The State of Israel is a state in Asia, in the Middle East, with a majority Jewish population, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. It is a geographically small country, with a population of just over six million (excluding the territories of the West Bank, Gaza and the Golan Heights). The State of Israel's 1948 founding and continued existence has been a source of many conflicts with its neighbouring countries: Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt. Israel is also currently experiencing an on-going dispute with the Palestinians. מדינת ישראל Medinat Yisrael Official languages Hebrew, Arabic Capital Jerusalem (disputed)1 President Moshe Katsav Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Area - Total - % water Ranked 149th.
Israeli settlement - this article is disputed.) After the 1967 Six Day War, Israel reconstructed formerly lost Jewish communities and also built new settlements in the areas they conquered from Jordan, Egypt, and Syria (see West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan). The UN has many times in the past strongly condemned Israel for constructing and expanding its settlements. But some still claim there is a dispute whether these settlements are illegal under international law or not. As of November 2000, just under 400,000 Israelis lived in the disputed territories, according to Israeli government statistics. The size of this number is controversial, as it includes a large number of Israeli citizens who live within East Jerusalem, which the United Nations once planned as international zone (former compromise proposal, Resolution 181 (II) of 29 November 1947, which.
Israeli terrorism - attacks publicly, and often extradicted their members. Strong ties remained, though, between the formal Jewish leadership and its underground counterparts. See also: terrorism against Israel. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Pre-Statehood Jewish terrorism 1.1 Actions following the establishment of the State of Israel 1.2 Actions by Israeli allies 2 Additional Reading 3.
Israeli attack on USS Liberty - attacked in international waters near the Sinai Peninsula by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats during the Six Day War between Israel and the Arab States. Thirty-four men died and 172 were wounded. Surviving crew members, as well as several Western observers, assert that the attack was premeditated and deliberate: i.e., that Israel knew the ship was American. Israel maintains that the incident was entirely due to error: i.e., Israeli forces misidentified the ship at various stages as a Russian spy ship providing intelligence to the Arabs, or as an Egyptian freighter. The US and Israel exchanged diplomatic notes after several inquiries, and the US accepted an indemnity of $13 million. The NSA intelligence ship USS Liberty was attacked on the boundary line of Sinai Peninsula's international waters north of El-Arish, by.
Israel Defence Forces - Israel Defence Forces The Israel Defence Forces (IDF; Hebrew: צבא הגנה לישראל Tsva Haganah Le-Israel, often abbreviated צה"ל Tsahal) is the name of Israel's armed forces (army, air force and navy). It was formed following the founding of Israel in 1948 to "defend the existence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the state of Israel" and "to protect the inhabitants of Israel and to combat all forms of terrorism which threaten the daily life." The predecessors to the IDF were the Haganah (in particular, its operative detachmen, the Palmach) and the British armed forces, in particular the Jewish Brigade that fought during World War II. After the establishment of the IDF, the two Jewish guerillas the Irgun and Stern gang came under control of the IDF. But.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict - settlements by Jews on the land, including State lands and waste lands not acquired for public purposes. Jews argued that the British had alloted twice as much land to Arabs as Jews instead of the same amount. Arabs held that the contract was disproportionately in favour of Jewish settlement when the relative size of the two populations at the time was considered. World War II and its aftermath During the war and after, the British forbade European Jews entry into Palestine. This was partly a calculated move to maximize support for their cause in World War II among Arabs. That the Zionists would support the anti-semitic Axis was unlikely and the British considered it more important to sacrifice Jewish sentiment in favour of Arab support. The immigration policy was also in.
Israel Putnam - Israel Putnam Israel Putnam (1718-1790) was a general in the American Revolutionary War. He fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Putnam was born in Salem Village (now Danvers), Massachusetts. In 1740 he moved to northeastern Connecticut. Places named for Israel Putnam: Putnam, Connecticut Putnam County, Florida (It is not certain as to whether this one was named for Israel Putnam. There is also a possibility that it was named for Benjamin A. Putnam, an officer in the First Seminole War and local Florida politician.) Putnam County, Georgia Putnam County, Illinois Putnam County, Indiana Putnam County, Missouri Putnam County, New York Putnam County, Ohio Putnam County, Tennessee Putnam County, West Virginia.
Israelite - Israelite This article concerns the twelve tribes of Israel as described in the Bible, and modern historical debates about the origins of the Israelites. Please read this entry in conjunction with the entry on the History of ancient Israel and Judah, Children of Israel, and the Bible and history. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Israelites in Biblical times 2 The myth of the ten lost tribes 3 Jews as Israelites 3.1 Non-Jewish descendants of the Israelites 3.2 Israelite doctrine in modern, non-Jewish religions 3.3 Anti-semitic pseudo-Israelite religions and cults 4.
Verses criticizing Jews in the Old Testament - you sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a wicked seed, ungracious children; they have forsaken the Lord; they have blasphemed the Holy One of Israel, they have gone away backwards. For what shall I smite you more, you that increase transgression. Such verses express a dramatic account of the relationship between God and Jews; they also clearly express the Jewish prophets' criticisms of either political leaders, or some of their followers for not following their own traditions. In both cases, Jews believe that such statements are a call from the prophets to chastise those people who have assimilated out of Judaism by taking on the pagan faith of their neighbors. Rabbinic Judaism as it is known today did not exist at this time; the Jews of that time were Hebrew-speaking.
Kawfakha - Kawfakha Kawfakha' was a Palestinian village that was captured by Israel during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. Kawfakha District District of Gaza Location 19 km east of Gaza Israeli occupation date May 30, 1948 Israeli military operation Operation Barak? Israeli attacking brigade Negev Brigade Remaining population after occupation 0 Remaining structures after occupation A mosque Population 1596 1931 1945 n/a 317 500 Number of houses 1931: 56 Historical names Caananite name n/a Roman name n/a Crusader name n/a Israeli settlement(s) Nir'Aqiva Public structures A mosque, a school See also List of destroyed villages during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war External Links & References http://www.palestineremembered.com/Gaza/Kawfakha/index.html.
Kafr 'Inan - Kafr 'Inan was a Palestinian village that was captured by Israel during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. Kafr 'Inan District District of Acre Location 33 km east of Acre Israeli occupation date October 30, 1948 Israeli military operation Operation Hiram Israeli attacking brigade Golani Brigade Remaining population after occupation 0 Remaining structures after occupation A mosque, a shrine Population 1596 1931 1945 259 246 360 Number of houses 1931: 47 Historical names Caananite name Kefar Chananya Roman name Kefar Chananya Crusader name n/a Israeli settlement(s) Kefar Chananya Public structures A mosque, a shrine See also List of destroyed villages during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war External Links & References http://www.palestineremembered.com/Acre/Kafr-%27Inan/index.html.
Karmiel - city in northern Israel. Established in 1964, Karmiel is located in the Beit Kerem Valley, which divides the Upper and Lower Galilee. The city is located at the center of the main network of roads in the northern area. Karmiel is 35 kms from Tiberias, 30 kms from Tzfat (Safed), 22 kms from Acre and 45 kms from Haifa. Today the city encompasses an area of about 24,000 dunams with a population of 48,000 residents. According to the master plan, in the future Karmiel will have a population of approximately 120,000 residents..
Kawkaba - Kawkaba Kawkaba' was a Palestinian village that was captured by Israel during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. Iqrit District District of Gaza Location 25 km northeast of Gaza Israeli occupation date October 20, 1948 Israeli military operation Operation Yoav Israeli attacking brigade Givati Brigade Remaining population after occupation 0 Remaining structures after occupation None Population 1596 1931 1945 88 522 680 Number of houses 1931: 121 Historical names Caananite name n/a Roman name n/a Crusader name Coquebel Israeli settlement(s) Kokhav Mikha'el Public structures A school See also List of destroyed villages during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war External Links & References http://www.palestineremembered.com/Gaza/Kawkaba/.
Yavne - a city in the Center District in Israel. According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), at the end of 2001 the city had a total population of 31,800. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Demographics 2 Income 3 Education 4.
Kfar Saba - city in the Center District in Israel. According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), at the end of 2001 the city had a total population of 76,600. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Demographics 2 Income 3 Education 4.
Khaosai Galaxy - longest title reign in his division's history. Galaxy defended his WBA title an incredible 19 times over the next seven years, winning 16 of his title fights by knockouts. In the mid-1980s, when world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was in his prime and scoring knockouts over everyone, boxing fans tagged Galaxy with his nickname The Thai Tyson for his own propensity for knockout wins. Unfortunately, Galaxy fought only once outside the Orient, when he defended against unbeaten (and future WBA bantamweight titleholder) Israel Contreras in Curacao in 1986. He had two fights in Japan, both with the same man, one in Korea and one in Indonesia. The rest of his fights were in his native Thailand, where he often fought for purses in excess of $100,000 in front of huge crowds..
Khaled Mashal - in an Israeli prison. In August of 1999, probably in reaction to pressure from the Clinton Administration, Jordanian police issued an arrest warrant for Mashal in advance of a visit to the country by then-Secretary of State Madeleine Albright [1]. In October of 2002 Mashal is believed to have met with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during the World Assembly of Muslim Youth in Riyadh. The outcome of that meeting is unknown, although supposed Hamas documents discovered by Israeli security forces described the meeting as "excellent" [1]. Recently, Mashal has acted as a vocal critic of Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat, often refusing to follow directives issued by the PA regarding cease fires with Israel. Mashal is considered a key force behind this policy, along with Sheikh.
