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1,001 facts everyone should know about Israel.


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1,001 facts everyone should know about Israel.

Ed. by Mitchell Bard Mitchell Geoffrey Bard is an American foreign policy analyst and historian who specializes in U.S.-Middle East policy. He is the Executive Director of the non-profit American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE), and the director of the Jewish Virtual Library, which describes  and Moshe Schwartz.

Rowman & Littlefield

2005

185 pages

$29.95

Paperback

DS102

Despite intense media coverage of Middle East conflicts, many people remain uninformed about Israel's history, internal politics, culture, and contributions to the arts and sciences. US area experts concisely con·cise  
adj.
Expressing much in few words; clear and succinct.



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 present information on aspects of the country from its geography to Zionism. E.g., fact #483: Jerusalem annually supplies some 1,200 Christmas trees Christmas tree

Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews.
 to Christian leaders, diplomats Some famous diplomats include: Afghanistan
  • Abdullah Abdullah
Algeria
  • Abdelaziz Bouteflika
  • Mohamed Seddik Benyahia
  • Lakhdar Brahimi
Argentina
  • Carlos Saavedra Lamas
Australia
  • Richard Alston
, and reporters. References include 22 relevant Websites.

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