Israel Facts
What is Israel's main language?
Hebrew
What colorful event happens in the sky on Yom Ha'atzmaut?
Fireworks
What do we call people who live in Israel?
Israelis
What app for directions was invented in Israel?
Waze
What year was Israel declared a country?
1948
What do many Israelis do outside on Yom Ha'atzmaut?
Have barbecues and picnics
Who was Israel's first Prime Minister?
David Ben-Gurion
What salty snack do many people in Israel love that we talked about?
Bissli or falafel
What two bodies of water can you swim in inside Israel?
Mediterranean Sea and Dead Sea
What kind of shows do Israeli soldiers perform on Yom Ha'atzmaut?
Air shows
Who wrote Israel's Declaration of Independence?
David Ben-Gurion and other leaders
Name one color on the Israeli flag
Blue or white
What is the capital city of Israel?
Jerusalem
What outdoor activity do many Israelis love to do on this holiday?
Go hiking
What group helped fight for Israel's independence?
The Palmach or the Haganah
What special shape is in the center of the Israeli flag?
Star of David