Area Total | 20,770 sq km |
Climate | temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas |
Natural Resources | timber, potash, copper ore, natural gas, phosphate rock, magnesium bromide, clays, sand |
Imports | $68.61 billion (2017 est.) partners: US 11.7%, China 9.5%, Switzerland 8%, Germany 6.8%, UK 6.2%, Belgium 5.9%, Netherlands 4.2%, Turkey 4.2%, Italy 4% (2017) |
Exports | $58.67 billion (2017 est.) partners: US 28.8%, UK 8.2%, Hong Kong 7%, China 5.4%, Belgium 4.5% (2017) |
Government | parliamentary democracy |
Capital | Jerusalem |
Population | 8.4 million (July 2018 est.) |
Ethnicity | Jewish 74.4% (of which Israel-born 76.9%, Europe/America/Oceania-born 15.9%, Africa-born 4.6%, Asia-born 2.6%), Arab 20.9%, other 4.7% (2018 est.) |
Language | Hebrew (official), Arabic (used officially for Arab minority), English (most commonly used foreign language) |
News about Israel
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- At least 10 killed during Israeli raid in West Bank as Jordan warns region could ‘explode’by Bel Trew and Alex Croft on January 22, 2025
Dozens have also been wounded in the offensive, which Israel says is aimed at protecting Israeli citizens
- Coalition strikes down bill proposal to form State Commission of Inquiry over Oct. 7on January 22, 2025
The final tally was 53-45 against the proposal.
- A night of hope for injured IDF heroeson January 22, 2025
Filled with music, dancing and an abundance of food and drinks, KKL-JNF managed to set the stage for a night of hope and joy in the midst of so much pain and loss.
- AG – Defense Minister’s ‘principles’ for haredi IDF draft do not meet constitutional standardson January 22, 2025
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- Middle East latest: Israel says it will maintain control of Gaza-Egypt crossingby The Associated Press on January 22, 2025
Israel says it will maintain control of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas
- Beilinson Hospital from the Clalit Health Services prepares to welcome more released hostageson January 22, 2025
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- France claims hostages in Gaza received medical supplies sent last yearon January 22, 2025
“Reports suggest that recently released hostages from Hamas captivity acknowledged receiving some medical treatments during their imprisonment,” the source explained.
- Current winter is one of the most arid in recent years, data showson January 22, 2025
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- Israel-Gaza ceasefire latest: 10 Palestinians killed in West Bank raid as top Israeli general resignsby Bel Trew,Tara Cobham,Namita Singh and Alex Croft on January 22, 2025
Lt General Herzi Halevi becomes highest-ranking official to step down over 7 October attack that sparked Gaza war
- Area E1 near Ma'aleh Adumim to be renamed after Trump, mayor sayson January 22, 2025
The E1 area, also known as Mevaseret Adumim, spans over some 12,000 dunams and is located between the developed part of Ma’aleh Adumim and Jerusalem.
- Jerusalem lessees organizing to influence WZC electionon January 22, 2025
The group’s goal is for KKL to extend its primary lease of land that includes approximately 1,000 apartments for another century or more.
- Right-wing activists protest in Jerusalem over police shooting in West Bank riotson January 22, 2025
Police stated that "despite officers saying that this was an illegal protest, the protestors chose to ignore instructions and continue their demonstration."
- Tel Aviv terrorist thwarted by IDF officer wounded in Gazaon January 22, 2025
"I fought in Gaza about a year ago, was wounded, and lost my right hand," the officer said, adding he chased the terrorist the moment he noticed the attack.
- In the midst of the ceasefire, Israel can change the situation in the West Bankon January 22, 2025
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- Letters to the Editor, January 22, 2025: A painful realityon January 22, 2025
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- 'There is life after death' Romi Gonen shares first post since releaseon January 22, 2025
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- This Jerusalem pizzeria renamed itself after Donald Trump to please American customerson January 22, 2025
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- Emily Damari's mother shares photo revealing hostage's hand injuryon January 22, 2025
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- Russia believes hostage Alexander Trufanov to be unwellon January 22, 2025
Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov stated that Moscow has evidence that Trufanov's condition is not good, adding, "We hope that in the remaining few days, his health condition will not worsen."
- Kyiv asks Israel to supply Ukraine with seized Russian weaponson January 21, 2025
The Ukrainian Ambassador, Yevgen Korniychuk thanked Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel for having proposed the bill and 'expressed hope for a positive resolution.'
- Israel’s top general resigns over 7 October Hamas attack – as military launches major West Bank offensiveby Bel Trew and Chris Stevenson on January 21, 2025
Palestinian officials says at least nine dead and dozens injured in what Israel calls ‘significant’ military operation in occupied West Bank
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