The Strength Of Israel 's Government

The economy of Israel is based on market system, and it ranks 16th among 187 nations on the UN’s Human Development Index, which means highly developed economy (Central Intelligence Agency, 2014). Outstandingly, Israel has developed human resources very well due to the fact that the nation has limited natural resources; as a result, it has established remarkably advanced high-tech industry including electronics, telecommunications, and computer and information technology. Not only high-tech industry, the nation has also invested decent amount of resources in agricultural industry and cultivation of land in order to maintain self-sufficiency in food consumption, which was boosted by significant population increase. As export-oriented fields, Israel has specialty in diamond processing, jewelry manufacturing and flower cultivation. Furthermore, the major export products of the nation are computer software, military equipment, and chemical products; on the other hand, crude oil, grains, raw materials, and military equipment are major import items of Israel (CountryWatch, Inc, 2013).

Israel’s geography was important to the Israelites in ancient times because it helped them with their daily needs. Israel is located next to the Dead Sea, which is the lowest point on earth below sea level. Back in ancient times, the area where most people lived was in the land of Canaan. The land of Canaan is located west of Mesopotamia and between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. The Jordan River separated the Israelites from the other people. Indeed, this was an important aspect at the time since it gave them water for their daily needs. The Jezreel Valley is another important land feature

Politically, Israel is a nation with extremely similar interests to that of the United States, which greatly benefits and strengthens the alliance with Israel. Robert Blackwill, Henry A. Kissinger

Israel is very close friends with the United States. Israelis have looked up to the US for political inspiration, financail and military assistance and diplomatic support. I have learn that Israel is very similar to the US in a lot of ways like playing soccer, basketball, and tennis. Israel has two main languages which are Hebrew and Arabic, they also have similar food sources. I think people would find that Israel is very interesting by how much Isreal supplies for building and construction work and how beautiful the coastline is on the country's border

Ancient Israel, a land of prosperity and wealth, can attribute its success to one secret, their religion. That religion, Judaism, helped the Israelis create their great nation and survive for millions of years. Judaism and its people have been around for over four million years or ¾ of the history of civilized humanity. They have kept improving their society and religion until recently. In America, Jews have lost the old customs and religious practices that shaped Israel and continue to shape Israel. Jewish religious practice in America has declined due to an over exaggerated sense of religious duty, Reform Judaism, and Americanization.

An Israeli’” (145). Israel’s existence gives the Jewish people a place to be free of antisemitism and hiding and a place that is their own with great importance to their history and religion. After years and years of feeling out of place and unsafe in Europe until finally the horrors of the Holocaust occurred, Israel is indeed a great victory for Jews and stands as a beacon of hope and progress.

Since biblical times Jewish communities lived in Arab lands, in Persia, India, East and North Africa and indeed in Palestine. However more modern times have seen them as a nomadic people, living in various countries but never truly finding a land to call there own. In the late 19th and early 20th century an idea began to gain solidarity and momentum, that of Zionism. The idea of Zionism, to create a Jewish state, is arguably one of modern society’s most polarizing and influential movements. Zionism has influenced political, religious, and social groups in a variety of ways that culminated in the creation of a Jewish state in Palestine.(Cohen, week 10)

Israel is a state complete with a multitude of ethnicities. As Jews began to immigrate to the newly formed state, they brought with them distinctive cultural values and traditions that shifted Israel from a more homogenized community into a definite “melting pot”. Significant waves of Jews came from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and even North America. The impact each of these groups had on Israeli society differed from group to group. Two of the most recent waves of immigrants to Israel came from Ethiopia and the former Soviet Union. Both groups changed the dynamic of Israeli society in ways previous groups had not.

The nation of Israel was originally a nation of nomadic people who were isolated and oppressed. After the horrific events of the Holocaust some Jewish people made homes in Israel. The people who made their homes came to be known as Israelites. They were given this name because the nation was named after Israel who was originally known as Jacob (Fisher, 2005). The nation of Israel has always been in a state of disorder and confusion, and in 1947 the United Nations gave Israel to the Jewish people who declared it an independent state in 1948. Israel’s Arabic neighbors did not support this decision and war followed. Battles are still being fought today. Tension also exists within the Jewish community in Israel. There have been many Jewish people who have settled in Israel. These settlers have diverse backgrounds. Some are orthodox and some are not which can bring tension. Even

(Israelis) get massive protection from the government, palestinians get little to none. Now if this

Israel is one of the smallest countries in our world. Its role in the world’s affairs, however has been large since its independence from British rule in May 1948. They say if you ask 100 people what culture is to them you will get 100 different answers. I believe E. B. Tylor said it best: "that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society"(E. B. Tylor).

Since the establishment of Israel in 1948, there has been constant fighting between Israelis and Arabs. The Israelis have the right to live peacefully in Israel, but there is a conflict because the Palestinians feel that Israel is their land. During recent years the conflict in the Middle East had been exploded on to our television screens. Day after day images of violence and suffering have dominated the news. Scenes of heavily armed Israeli soldiers facing young Palestinian children hurling stones with slingshots- like Goliath facing David- have evoked dismay and confusion. The vehemence of the Palestinian reaction is a result of years of pent-up anger and frustration. The Israeli response has been swift and determined: Palestinian towns

Palestine’s attributes; like the atmosphere, culture, and cuisine cause it to be a great country. I have lived in both America and Palestine for a very long time so I have enough knowledge about the two to differentiate between them. I was born and raised in Palestine so, of course, it holds a special place in my heart. Palestine is not perfect, just like any other countries there are some bad things about it, but the good qualities outweigh the bad ones.

Religion is a vital part of daily life in every Middle Eastern country, informing the ways in which most ordinary citizens understand politics as well as their own place in the world. Today, the political left in Israel views the Israel state more as a protector of the Jewish community than as a strictly religious state. On the right, Zionism is broadly viewed as an effort to realize God’s intention that the Jewish people establish a Kingdom of God in that specific land. Today, Judaism

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