History
This king is credited with establishing Jerusalem as the capital of ancient Israel.
King David
This unit has a green olive tree as their symbol.
Golani
This Jewish holiday is known as the Festival of Light.
Hanukkah
This body of water, the lowest point on Earth, lies between Israel and Jordan.
Dead Sea
A deep-fried chickpea ball, often served in pita or laffa bread.
Falafel
In 1948, this declaration announced the establishment of the State of Israel
Declaration of Independence
This elite IDF unit is known for counter-terrorism operations.
Sayeret Matkal
This type of bread is traditionally eaten during Shabbat.
Challah
This desert covers much of southern Israel.
Negev desert
Street food dish that features skewered meat cooked vertically.
Shawarma
This ancient fortress became a symbol of Jewish resistance during the First Jewish–Roman War.
Masada
Women in Israel are required to serve in the military for this many years.
2 years
This Israeli dance is performed in a circle and is often seen at celebrations.
Hora
Thus city, home to holy sites for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, is Israel's capital.
Jerusalem
A creamy chickpea-based dip.
Israel signed a historic peace treaty with this country in 1979.
Egypt
There are 3 units in the commando brigade.
Maglan, Egoz, and Duvdevan
This modern Hebrew word means "hello," "goodbye," and "peace."
Shalom
This river is important in the Bible, flows from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea.
Jordan River
Dish made with eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, peppers, and spices.
Shakshuka
This empire controlled the land of Israel before the British Mandate.
Ottoman Empire
This IDF unit specializes in handling military dogs for tasks like bomb detection and search operations.
Oketz
This museum in Jerusalem is dedicated to the history of the Holocaust.
Yad Vashem
This mountain range, located in northern Israel, includes the country's highest peak, Mount Hermon.
Golan Heights
A tahini-based sweet often studded with pistachios or chocolate.
Halva