Fun Facts
Which famous Israeli actress plays Wonder Woman?
Gal Gadot
What body of water is found to the west of Israel?
Mediterranean Sea
In what city is the Western Wall/Kotel located?
Jerusalem
What famous figure slew a giant with a sling and stone?
King David
What is the official language of Israel?
Hebrew
Who is the current Israeli Prime Minister?
Benjamin Netanyahu
Is Tel Aviv inland or by the sea?
Sea
What are the three largest cities in Israel?
Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv, and Haifa
What year did Israel become a state?
1948
What is a popular food in Israel made out of Chickpeas/ Garbanzo beans?
Falafel
How many times has Israel won the European Eurovision song contest?
Is Jerusalem on a hill or is it flat?
Hill
What is another name for Mount Zion?
The City of David
Who was the first king of Ancient Israel?
King Saul
What is the most popular sport in Israel?
Soccer
How many teams does each Israeli soccer league have?
12
The name of the river that connects the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea?
Jordan River
What famous fortress looks over the Dead Sea?
Masada
Who was the first Israeli Prime Minister?
David Ben-Gurion
What three religions consider Jerusalem a holy city?
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.
What is the name of the air defense system used by the IDF to protect Israel?
Iron Dome
Where is the lowest point on earth?
The Dead Sea
What city are the Bahai Gardens found in?
Haifa
Who was responsible for building the first temple in Ancient Israel?
King Solomon
What percentage of Israeli's are Jewish?
75%