Israeli history

Israeli history

The history of Israel encompasses the history of the modern State of Israel, as well as that of the Jews in the Land of Israel.

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Shabak

History; Israeli history

Acronym for Shirut Bitahon Klalit; General Security Service, Israel's internal security service. Also known as Shin Bet.

Tami

History; Israeli history

Acronym for T'nuah Lamasoret b'Israel; Movement for Tradition in Israel, a Sephardi political party.

G'milut Chasadim

History; Israeli history

Acts of loving kindness. Talmudic term used to implore the need to treat all creatures with love and kindness.

Sunnis

History; Israeli history

Adherents of Islamic orthodoxy, the largest group in Islam. Sunnis accept the Islamic tradition (sunna) and the legitimate authority of the caliphs as the Prophet's successors.

Shi'ah

History; Israeli history

Adherents of Islam's heterodoxy, the Shi'ah (lit. "faction"). The Shi'ah originated among the supporters of Ali, the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law, and his descendants. Eventually, important ...

(1900-1945) Adolf Hitler's personal secretary. One of the most powerful men in the Third Reich since he controlled access to Hitler. Known as “the Brown Eminence” and “the man in the shadows.” Helped ...

PLO Charter

History; Israeli history

Adopted by the PNC in July 1968. Contains 33 articles of basic law for the PLO. Also called the Palestinian National Charter and the Palestinian Covenant.