THE COUNTRY
Israel has emerged as a regional economic and military powerhouse, leveraging its booming high-tech sector, massive defense industry to foster partnerships around the world.
The State of Israel was established in 1948. The UN General Assembly had proposed to partition the British Mandate for Palestine into an Arab and Jewish state. Arab states rejected the UN plan and were subsequently defeated militarily in the 1948 war that followed the withdrawal of the British on 14 May 1948.
While the most recent formal efforts between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to negotiate final status issues occurred in 2013-2014, the US continues its efforts to advance peace. Immigration to Israel continues, with more than 20,000 new immigrants, mostly Jewish, in 2020.
- Jerusalem (includes Temple Mount, al-Aqsa Mosque, Holy Sepulcher Church, Mount of Olives);
- Bethlehem;
- Timna Park;
- Sea of Galilee;
- Masada;
- Dead Sea;
- Haifa & Mount Carmel
- Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
- Finest Onboard Catering
- Ground Transport and Yachts
- Luxury Villa & House Rentals
- Local Guide & 24/7 Assistance
- Customized Global Services
TO BE KNOWN
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The State's CapitalJerusalem
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Time ZoneUTC +2
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Telephone Code972
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Total Area21 937 Km2
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Population8 914 885 (2022 est.)
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Main LanguagesHebrew, Arabic, English
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CurrencyIsraeli shekels (ILS)
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GDP Per CapitaUSD 42100
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Airports42
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Heliports3
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas
Jewish 74% (of which Israel-born 78.7%, Europe/America/Oceania-born 14.8%, Africa-born 4.2%, Asia-born 2.3%), Arab 21.1%,
It is common to bring a present if invited to a home for dinner. Wine, flowers, or chocolates are appreciated gifts.
Falafel — deep-fried balls or patties of mashed chickpea most often served with tahina/tahini (a paste made from ground sesame seeds), hummus, vegetable salad, or other sides
High-income, technology- and industrial-based economy; recent debt spikes; high inequality and poverty disparities persist; significant tariff and regulatory burdens, especially in agriculture; hard-hit by COVID-19; quantitative easing in effect
