A superpower trying to mix things up. Agreements are violated. An incredible fight against all odds. And an amazing victory. Welcome to the Six Day War of 1967. Introduction to the Six Day War Things Escalate The Six Day War Begins Aftermath and Summary of The Six Day War Introduction to the Six Day […]
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International intrigues. Hidden financial interests. Secret agreements between states. Inherent distrust. And two European superpowers. This isn’t the new Tom Clancy Novel. This is the story of the Suez Crisis, also known as the Suez Canal Crisis, the Sinai War and “Operation Kadesh”. Introduction to the Suez Crisis The Suez Crisis Emerges Introducing International Intrigues
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Israel is famous for its Mediterranean diet. In every Israeli meal you can find flavorful fresh vegetables, rich olive oil with amazing aroma, as well as a variety of different types of cheese, eggs, chicken or fish. Usually, you can find fresh ingredients in a market (also called “shuk” in Arabic and Hebrew). Luckily for
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(Cover photo credit: Andrew Shiva / Wikipedia) The Temple Mount in Jerusalem is perhaps the most important religious site in the world. Here you will find everything you need to know before visiting this holy Muslim site! What is the Temple Mount? Why is the Temple Mount important? Where is the Temple Mount located? What should I
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(Cover photo credit: Usmanreddy at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons) The Mosque of Omar is a mosque in Jerusalem commemorating the place where Caliph Omar prayed. Here you will find everything you need to know before visiting this holy Muslim site! What is the Mosque of Omar? Why is the Mosque of Omar
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(Cover photo credit: Andrew Shiva / Wikipedia) The Al Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam, as the journey of Prophet Muhammad to heaven started from this spot. Here you will find everything you need to know before visiting this holy Muslim site! What is the Al Aqsa Mosque? Why is the Al Aqsa Mosque
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(Cover photo credit: idobi, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons) The Dome of the Rock is perhaps Jerusalem’s most recognizable landmark. Here you will find everything you need to know before visiting this holy Muslim site! What is the Dome of the Rock? Why is the Dome of the Rock important? Where is the Dome
(Cover image Credit: Micha Perry / IDF Spokesperson’s Unit) The Israeli War of Independence is a story about bravery. A story about sacrifice. And a story of creation, of realizing an ancient dream – one that is almost 2000 years old. This is the story of the birth of the State of Israel. Introduction The
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Israel truly is a unique place. With it’s amazingly rich history, spectacular views and universally holy places, it also holds some surprising geography records. What are the top Geography Records In Israel? Get ready as we list The Israel Blog’s fantastic four geographically unique places, found only in Israel! 1. Sea of Galilee The Sea
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The Church of Holy Sepulchre is one of the holiest sites in Christianity, as this is the site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Here you will find everything you need to know before visiting this holy site! Why is Church of Holy Sepulchre important? Where is Church of Holy Sepulchre located? What are the
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