Geography
What is Israel's capital city
Jerusalem
What year was the modern State of Israel established?
1948
What 2 official languages are recognised by the State of Israel
Hebrew and Arabic
What is the holies site in Jerusalem for the Jewish people
The Kotel (Western Wall)
Which sea boarders Israel to the west
Mediterranean Sea
Who was the first female PM?
(Bonus if you can name the years she was in power)
Golda Meir
(1969-74)
what is the name of the alternative compulsory national service program for girls (not idf)
Sherut Leumi
What are the 4 holy cities in Israel
Jerualem, Chevron, Tzfat & Teveria
Which mountain in Israel's north has the highest peak AND is a key military observation point?
Mt Hermon
What secret operation in 76 rescued hostages from a hijacked plane in Uganda?
Which Israeli city is home to the Bahhaus inspired 'White City', a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its modern architecture
Tel Aviv
Where is kever Rachel? (Rachel's tomb)
Betlechem
Which rift valley runs though Israel and forms part of a massive geological fault line stretching from Lebanon to Mozambique
The Great Rift Valley
What was 'Operation Opera'?
1981 Israeli air operation that destroyed Iraq's nuclear reactor rear Baghdad
Which Israeli author, known for novels like 'A Tale of Love and Darkness' received international acclaim and was a leading voice in Israeli literature?
Amoz Oz
What is the northern most city in Israel?
Kiryat Shemona