History
Israel's current Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu
This historically-disputed territory, bordered by the Jordan River the East, is split into three sections (A, B, and C): Palestinian-controlled, Palestinian-controlled with Israeli security, and Israeli-controlled
The West Bank
This Hebrew word is used as a greeting in Israel and can also mean "peace"
Shalom
a day of religious observance and abstinence from work, kept by Jews from Friday evening to Saturday evening
Shabbat or Sabbath
IDF stands for
Israeli Defense Force
This country occupied Israel and Palestine from 1920-1947, before handing the control of the territory to the United Nations.
Great Britain
This country borders Israel to the North and was at war with Israel in the 80s and in 2006
Lebanon
The national language of Israel
Hebrew
This is the dominant type of Judaism in Israel
Orthodox
Israeli men are required to serve this amount of time in the IDF
3 years
Israel declared independence in this year
1948
Israel is approximately the size (area and population) of this U.S. state
New Jersey
This European singing contest involves each European country sending a representative to perform one song for their country. Was held in Tel Aviv this year
Euro Vision
This movement is characterized as the nationalist movement of the Jewish people that supports the re-establishment of a Jewish homeland in the territory defined as the historic Land of Israel
Zionism
With the help of the United States, Israel was able to develop this mobile all-weather air defense system designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells.
Iron Dome
This famous 1993 peace treaty aimed at establishing peace between Israel and Palestine.
Oslo Accords
This territory in the Northwest corner of the country was conquered by Israel, from Syria, during the six day war.
Golan Heights
This popular Israeli meal consists of beef or chicken and is typically served with hummus inside a pita of Laffa
Shawarma
This religious landmark in the Old City of Jerusalem, is where people pray and insert notes and is considered the holiest place in Judaism.
Western Wall
This terrorist organization controls the Gaza strip and is responsible for the firing of rockets into Israel
Hamas
This famous Israeli politician served as prime minister twice in the 80s and 90s and president from 2007-2014.
Shimon Peres
This mountain, located on the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea, was captured during the siege of Masada by Roman troops at the end of the First Jewish–Roman War. Resulting in the mass suicide of 960 people, the Sicarii rebels and their families who were hiding there
Masada
This song was sang by the Israeli singer Netta at the 2018 Eurovision to give Israel its first ever Eurovision win
Toy
This sect of Judaism adhers to the strictest interpretation of Jewish law and comprises about 12% of Israel's total population
Hassidic or Haredi Jews
Traditionally, for a few months after an Israeli soldier completes their service, they do this activity
Travel