Hebrew numerals The system of Hebrew numerals is a quasi-decimal alphabetic numeral system using the letters of the Hebrew alphabet.In this system, there is no notation for zero, and the numeric values for individual letters are added together. Each unit (1, 2, ..., 9) is assigned a separate letter, each tens (10, 20, .. Hebrew_numerals
Israeli settlement Israeli settlements are residential areas inhabited by Jewish Israelis in Arab territory that was occupied during the 1967 Six-Day War. Such settlements currently exist in the West Bank, which is militarily occupied by Israel and is under Israeli military administration and partially under the control of the Palestinian National Authority, and in the Golan Heights, which are under Israeli civilian administration. Israeli_settlement
Menachem Begin ''prime minister of the State of Israel. Before the independence, he was the leader of the Irgun, a revisionist breakaway from the larger mainstream Jewish paramilitary organization Haganah. He proclaimed a revolt, on February 1, 1944, against the British mandatory government, which was opposed by the Jewish Agency. He played a significant role in Jewish resistance against the British control in the waning years of the mandate, leading the more militant Zionists. Menachem_Begin
Palestinian Christians The Palestinian Christians are Christians of any denomination who have ethnic or family origins in Palestine. In both the local dialect of Palestinian Arabic and in classical or modern standard Arabic, Christians are called Nasrani (a derivative of the Arabic word for Nazareth, al-Nasira, and similar to the Hebrew "Notzri") or Masihi (from the same root as the Hebrew word for Messiah). Palestinian_Christians
Pope Benedict XVI Pope Benedict XVI (; ; ; born Joseph Alois Ratzinger on 16 April 1927) is the 265th and reigning Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and, as such, Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He was elected on 19 April 2005 in a papal conclave, celebrated his Papal Inauguration Mass on 24 April 2005, and took possession of his cathedral, the Basilica of St. Pope_Benedict_XVI
Proposals for a Palestinian state Proposals for a Palestinian state refer to the proposed establishment of an independent state for the Palestinian people in the Palestinian territories that have been occupied by Israel since the Six-Day War of 1967. The proposals include the Gaza Strip, which is currently controlled by the Hamas faction of the Palestinian National Authority, the West Bank, which is administered by the Fatah faction of the Palestinian National Authority, and East Jerusalem which is under Israeli administration. Proposals_for_a_Palestinian_state
B'Tselem B'Tselem (, "in the image of", as in Genesis ) is a left-wing Israeli non-governmental organization (NGO). It refers to itself as "The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories". The group was founded on February 3, 1989 by a group of Israeli public figures, including lawyers, academics, journalists, and members of the Knesset. Its executive director is Jessica Montell. B'Tselem
Temple Mount The Temple Mount (, Har haBáyit), also known as Mount Moriah and by Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary (, al-haram al-qudsī ash-sharīf), is a religious site in the Old City of Jerusalem. Due to its importance for Judaism and Islam it is one of the most contested religious sites in the world.The Temple Mount contains the holiest site in Judaism. Temple_Mount
Dome of the Rock Dome of the Rock (, translit.:Masjid Qubbat As-Sakhrah, , translit.:Kipat Hasela) is an Islamic shrine which houses the Foundation Stone, the holiest spot in Judaism and is a major landmark located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. It was completed in 691, making it the oldest extant Islamic building in the world. Its significance stems from the religious beliefs regarding the rock at its heart. Dome_of_the_Rock
Mount of Olives Mount of Olives (also Mount Olivet, , Har HaZeitim ;, Jebel az-Zeitun) is a mountain ridge in east Jerusalem with three peaks running from north to south. The highest, at-Tur, rises to 818 meters (2,683ft). It is named for the olive groves that once covered its slopes. The Mount of Olives is associated with Jewish and Christian traditions. Mount_of_Olives
Politics of Israel Politics of Israel takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Israel is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in the Knesset. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. The political system of the State of Israel and its main principles are set out in 11 Basic Laws. Politics_of_Israel
Foreign relations of Israel The foreign relations of Israel refers to diplomatic relations and international agreements between the State of Israel and other countries around the world. Israel joined the United Nations on May 11, 1949. Today, Israel has diplomatic ties with 162 foreign countries. Since 1967, diplomatic relations have been established with several Arab and Muslim countries. High priorities in Israeli foreign policy are ending the Arab-Israeli conflict and promoting commercial and cultural exchange with other countries. Foreign_relations_of_Israel
El Al For the place on the Golan Heights, see El Al (place).El Al (, "To The Skies" or "Skywards") (El Al Israel Airlines Ltd) (TASE: ELAL) is the national airline of Israel. It operates regular international passenger and cargo flights between its hub at Ben Gurion International Airport and destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, and North America, as well as domestic connections to Eilat. El_Al
Mikis Theodorakis Mikis Theodorakis () (b. July 29 1925, Greek island of Chios) is one of the most popular Greek composers. He is known internationally for his scores in the films, Zorba the Greek (1964), Z (1969), and Serpico (1973).Politically, until the late 1970s he identified with the left; in 1990 he became a member of parliament with the centre-right New Democracy party, a move which he has since said he has regretted but asserts that was needed in order for the country to come out of the political crisis that had been created due to the numerous scandals. Mikis_Theodorakis
Islam and antisemitism Islam and antisemitism looks at the teaching of Islam relating to Jews and Judaism and the attitudes of the Muslim world in history to Jews as a people, and the treatment of Jews in Muslim countries.With the origin of Islam in the 7th century AD and its rapid spread in the Arabian peninsula and beyond, Jews (and many other peoples) came to be subject to the rule of Muslim rulers. Islam_and_antisemitism