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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The OKW was established in February 1938 and controlled all matters of inter-service policy. It was directly responsible for the overall conduct of operations during the war. Its most senior officer ...

Old Testament

History; Israeli history

The name traditionally given by Christians to the Jewish biblical writings that together with “the New Testament” constitute the Christian Bible. For most Protestant Christians, the Old Testament is ...

Classical Judaism, Christianity, Islam

History; Israeli history

The forms of the religions that have survived as traditional throughout the centuries.

Operation Sheba (Joshua)

History; Israeli history

When news of Operation Moses leaked, it was abruptly halted by the Sudanese. Almost immediately plans were made to resume the rescue, but the Sudanese president would agree only to a quick, one-shot ...

Gaza Strip

History; Israeli history

Narrow, 25-mile long strip of land along the Mediterranean Sea that Israel captured from Egypt in the 1967 War. The Cairo Agreement of May 4, 1994, led to civil autonomy for the Gaza Strip's ...

Rohm, Ernst

History; Israeli history

National Socialist leader of SA and early compatriot of Hitler. Rohm was dissatisfied with the "slow pace" the National Socialist were taking in seizing power. He advocated a "Second National ...

Sabras

History; Israeli history

Native-born Israeli(s). The word comes from the name of a cactus plant that is prickly on the outside and soft and tasty on the inside. The Israeli character is often said to resemble this fruit.