Page 52 - Resources

the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Lebanon on the north, Syria and Jordan on the

east, and Egypt on the south-west.[1]
The State of Israel was created in 1948. With a diverse population currently
exceeding seven million citizens of primarily Jewish background and religion, it is the
world's only Jewish state.[2][3] Jerusalem is the capital city and seat of
government.[4] Israel is the only country in the Middle East considered to be a

liberal democracy, having a broad array of political rights and civil liberties
present.[5] In addition, Israel is considered the most advanced in the region in terms
of freedom of the press,[6] business regulations,[7] economic competition,[8]
economic freedom,[9] and overall human development.[10]

The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to be a source of tension within
and outside of Israel.[11][12] In particular, this has caused tension with Israel's
Arab neighbors, some of whom Israel has also come into conflict with.[12] Groups
such as Amnesty International[13] and Human Rights Watch[14] have been critical of
Israeli policies, while other organizations such as Freedom House[15] and the United

States government are generally supportive of Israel.[16]
Star of David
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Star of David in the oldest surviving complete copy of the Masoretic text, the
Leningrad Codex, dated 1008.

The Shield of David or Magen David in Hebrew, דִו ָדּ ןֵג ָמ with nikkud or דוד ןגמ without,
academically transcribed Māḡēn Dāwīḏ by Biblical Hebrew linguists, pronounced (in
the International Phonetic Alphabet) [ma'ɡen da'vid] in Modern Hebrew and Mogein
Dovid ['mɔ.ɡeɪn 'dɔ.vid] or Mogen Dovid ['mɔ.ɡen 'dɔ.vid] in Ashkenazi Hebrew and
Yiddish is a generally recognized symbol of Jewish Community and Judaism. It is

named after King David of ancient Israel; and its usage began in the Middle Ages,
alongside the more ancient symbol of the menorah.
With the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 the Star of David on the Flag

of Israel has also become a symbol of Israel.

(Greek Grandeur, Hebrew Heart) 49