Middle East: Israel
About Israel
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| Vital Statistics | |
| Capitol City: | Tel Aviv |
| Population: | 5,938,093 (July 2001 est.) |
| Percent below poverty: | NA% |
| Language: | Hebrew (official), Arabic |
| Date of independence: | 14 May 1948 (from League of Nations |
| Form of government: | parliamentary democracy |
| Title of Leader: | prime minister |
| Natural Resources: | fertile plains of the Pampas, lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, manganese, petroleum, uranium |
| Environmental Issues: | limited arable land and natural fresh water resources pose serious constraints; desertification; air pollution from industrial and vehicle emissions; groundwater pollution from industrial and domestic waste, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides |
| Agricultural Products: | citrus, vegetables, cotton; beef, poultry, dairy products |
| Imports: | raw materials, military equipment, investment goods, rough diamonds, fuels, consumer goods |
| Exports: | US 36%, UK 6%, Benelux 5%, Hong Kong 4%, Netherlands 4% (1999) |
| Trading Partners: | MPORTS: US 20%, Benelux 11%, Germany 8%, UK 8%, Switzerland 6%, Italy 5% (1999) EXPORTS: US 36%, UK 6%, Benelux 5%, Hong Kong 4%, Netherlands 4% (1999) |
Israel Headlines
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[Ad - World3News.com/JOBS] - Sep 9 2010 7:01 a.m.
Palestine: Convicted Israeli soldier of killing British photojournalist gets early release
[Muslim News] - Sep 9 2010 7:01 a.m.
First Israeli-born Jew to run for German Jewry leadership
[Jerusalem Post] - Sep 9 2010 6:50 a.m.
Israel beefs up its holiday brief
[PATA] - Sep 9 2010 6:44 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah 2010 Live in Jerusalem for the Jewish New Year Celebrations
[PRLog] - Sep 9 2010 6:37 a.m.
Experts: Russian-Israeli military cooperation not directed against Iran
[Trend News Agency WAP] - Sep 9 2010 6:24 a.m.
PA: Israel, no Jewish state
[Trend News Agency WAP] - Sep 9 2010 6:24 a.m.
Ahmadinejad in Beirut Oct. 13 to Give Lebanon Ultimate Support against Israeli Threats
[Naharnet] - Sep 9 2010 6:23 a.m.
Israel Tal, father of the 'Merkava' tank dies
[Washington Post] - Sep 9 2010 6:10 a.m.
Gaza mortar round lands close to kindergarten
[Oman Tribune] - Sep 9 2010 6:11 a.m.
Workers stand with Israel against BDS
[NYC Independent Media Center] - Sep 9 2010 6:00 a.m.
Israel eyes impound of ships breaking Gaza blockade
[Buenos Aires Herald] - Sep 9 2010 5:59 a.m.
Global BDS Against Israel Is Working
[NYC Independent Media Center] - Sep 9 2010 5:59 a.m.
Israel/Palestine: More on the Sham Peace Talks
[NYC Independent Media Center] - Sep 9 2010 5:59 a.m.
8 U.S. Colleges Join in Promoting Israel for Study Abroad
[Chronicle of Higher Education] - Sep 9 2010 5:21 a.m.
Feds: Hialeah man tried to buy weapons for West Bank
[Miami Herald] - Sep 9 2010 5:03 a.m.
Rifi Hails Police Intelligence for Discovery of Israeli Spy Networks
[Al Manar TV] - Sep 9 2010 4:58 a.m.
McMahon Applauds US Commitment to Israeli Security (9/8/10)
[Targeted News Service] - Sep 9 2010 4:57 a.m.
Attorney Khansa Files in Hague 14th Complaint against Israeli Terror
[Al Manar TV] - Sep 9 2010 4:57 a.m.
The Russian-Israeli agreement on military cooperation is not directed against Iran and would not entail a sharp negative reaction ...
[Trend News Agency] - Sep 9 2010 4:53 a.m.
Sep 09, 2010 Truvle to Move Corporate Headquarters from Israel to Atlanta
[Travel Pulse] - Sep 9 2010 4:48 a.m.
Can Obama Outwit Netanyahu?
[Palestine Chronicle] - Sep 9 2010 4:36 a.m.
Global BDS against Israel Working
[Palestine Chronicle] - Sep 9 2010 4:35 a.m.
When Israeli Jews Lose Their Moral Compass
[Palestine Chronicle] - Sep 9 2010 4:34 a.m.
PA Rules Out Recognizing Israel as 'Jewish State'
[Antiwar.com] - Sep 9 2010 4:22 a.m.
Israeli Supreme Court ruling boosts Sun battle for Taro
[Business Standard India] - Sep 9 2010 4:20 a.m.
Sharon Osbourne said she was treated like she ?had fangs?
[NZCity] - Sep 9 2010 4:02 a.m.
Sharon Osbourne said she was treated like she ?had fangs?
[NZCity] - Sep 9 2010 4:01 a.m.
PA: Israel, no Jewish state
[Trend News Agency] - Sep 9 2010 3:58 a.m.
Obama to rabbis: Don't let Abbas and Netanyahu's negativity get to you
[Foreign Policy Magazine] - Sep 9 2010 3:47 a.m.
Controversial president who severed ties with Israel in 2009 to meet with community leaders amidst concerns of anti-Semitism in state media.
[Jerusalem Post] - Sep 9 2010 3:44 a.m.
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