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Who won the war in 1948 between the Arabs and Israelis?
1948 Arab–Israeli War
| Date | 15 May 1948 – 10 March 1949 (9 months, 3 weeks and 2 days) |
|---|---|
| Location | Former British Mandate of Palestine, Sinai Peninsula, southern Lebanon |
| Result | Israeli victory Jordanian partial victory Palestinian Arab defeat Egyptian defeat Arab League strategic failure 1949 Armistice Agreements |
Where is Lydda today?
Today, the city has an Arab population of 30\%. Israel’s main international airport, Ben Gurion Airport (previously known as Lydda Airport, RAF Lydda, and Lod Airport) is located on the outskirts of the city….Lod.
| Lod לוד اللد | |
|---|---|
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 77,223 |
| • Density | 6,300/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
Where is Caesarea now?
Israel
Caesarea, Hebrew H̱orbat Qesari, (“Ruins of Caesarea”), ancient port and administrative city of Palestine, on the Mediterranean coast of present-day Israel south of Haifa.
What happened in Lydda in the Bible?
At Lydda, there was a man called Aeneas who was bedridden and paralyzed for eight years. Peter said to Aeneas, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you, rise and make your bed”. Immediately, Aeneas arose and the people of Lydda and Sharon who saw this miracle repented and gave their lives to the Lord.
What is the biggest village in Palestine?
The largest city in the Gaza Strip and all of Palestine is Gaza City and the largest Palestinian city in the West Bank is Hebron….List of cities.
| Common Name | Beit Jala |
|---|---|
| Arabic Name | بيت جالا |
| Jurisdiction | Area A, Area C |
| Population (2007 census) | 11,758 |
| Population (2015 estimate) | 14,419 |
What is the history of the Bedouins in Israel?
The Bedouin in Israel 1 Demographics. With a birth rate amongst the highest in the world, the Israeli Bedouin population has grown tenfold since the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. 2 History in the Region. 3 Urbanizing the Bedouin. 4 Contemporary Social Issues.
How did the Arab-Israeli War of 1948 break out?
The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 broke out when five Arab nations invaded territory in the former Palestinian mandate immediately following the announcement of the independence of the state of Israel on May 14, 1948.
Is the ‘Bedouin problem’ threatening Israel’s southern region?
Many Israeli demographers warn that the “Bedouin problem” in the Negev threatens the stability of Israel’s southern region. Prof. Arnon Soffer, Chair of Geostrategic and Security Studies at Haifa University predicts, “Within five years, the next intifada will break out in the Negev.”
Do Bedouins have to serve in the Israeli army?
One of the most sensitive issues for the Bedouin minority is army service. Israeli Arabs are exempt from the mandatory army service of Jewish Israelis, but since the beginning of the state, a significant number of Bedouin have traditionally volunteered to serve in Israel’s defense forces.