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ISRAEL'S
HISTORY &
INFORMATIVE
FACTS
My Perspective of Israel
by
Vernika Monk
Explore the history of Isra'el. Understand the historical facts about Isra'el and the countries that surround them. The topics focus on country boundary disputes, policies, and terrorism. It also contains other curious and fascinating facts about its' geography, cities and environment.
Azza (×¢×–×”)
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Greek Name: Λωρίδα της Γάζας
English Name: Gaza
Arabic Name: غزة
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Main Language: Arabic
Secondary Languages: Hebrew (required to learn -2024)
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Latest Population: 2.1 million
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Interesting Facts:
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The Hebrew name for the city of Gaza is Aza (×¢×–×”).
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In Hebrew, Greek and Arabic the word Gaza means strong city.
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The word Gaza is not mentioned in the Hebrew Tanakh, however it is considered the Philistine city that was the stronghold area for the Israelites in Israel. The area is the same location from the southern region of Israel, called Judah.
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