Independence of the State of Israel was proclaimed on May 14, 1948. Israel - a parliamentary republic. Parliament (Knesset) - the highest legislative body of Israel, is a multi-party and re-elected every 4 years during the national free elections.
President - is an official head of state, but in fact has a representation and does not participate in the political life of the country.
The State of Israel is controlled by the government headed by Prime Minister, appointed by the president and having the support of the parliament (Knesset)
Israel's highest court - the Supreme Court. Supreme Court's decision can not be appealed.
Israel - a modern developed nation. The economy is based on the development of technology, knowledge-intensive industries, precision engineering and instrument making, diamond, tourism, high-efficiency agriculture
Jerusalem. At all times, poets and prophets endowed Jerusalem epithets that express love, hope and deepest respect, "the holy city", "City of God", "the mountain of the world." Jerusalem is the center, on which rests the whole world. And if Jerusalem is the blessing of God, it applies to the whole world - say the rabbis. For many millennia Jerusalem attracts people from all over the world. Only here you can see a rich variety of unique historical monuments and modern history: the remains of the buildings of the First and Second Temples, Byzantine churches, the fortress of the Crusaders, synagogues and "yards" rabbis. The heart of Jerusalem - The Old Town. Its internal, relatively small quarter, surrounded by thick walls. Here, on the cobblestone streets, adjoin four populous quarters: Muslim, Christian, Armenian and Jewish. Visiting the Jewish quarter - a pilgrimage to one of the holiest sites of national memory of the Jewish people to the Western Wall.
Holocaust Museum Yad Vashem. This memorial commemorates mash 6 million Jews killed during World War II. For the first time the museum was opened in 1953. It consists of several buildings with a variety of exhibitions and sculpture exhibitions.
Neot Kedumim - Biblical Nature Reserve. At 250 acres collected plants and animals mentioned in the Bible: the proud cedars of Lebanon and the humble hyssop that grows in the mountains of myrtle and fragrant incense ... Every corner of the reserve - a living illustration of the eternal plot of the book.
Galileo - one of the most beautiful mountain areas in Israel. She has always been a flourishing and fertile area. Residents of the Galilee's abiding devotion to Judaism and has consistently raised the Temple in Jerusalem for the holidays. To this day, are the ruins of synagogues in Tiberias, Capernaum, Cana.
Safed. Of the four holy cities in Israel Safed - one of the youngest. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains, where the river flows and beat sources. We see all of Lake Kinneret. All Safed - stone fences, stairs, house, shutters, doors - painted blue. They say that it is the evil eye. And, despite the fact that the town is small, its beauty, sanctity and mystery attracting many tourists.
Tiberias - one of the holy cities in Israel. 2000 years is a witness to historical events, wars, earthquakes. The ancient city of almost nothing left except the synagogue in Hammam-Tiberias. It was built in the IV century and it perfectly preserved mosaics. Depicted the Ark of the Covenant. Menorah, lulav and other Jewish symbols. The number of inhabitants of Tiberias about 40,000, most are busy tourists. Tiberias is famous for its thermal springs.
Haifa - the third largest city in Israel, located in the north of Israel, on Mount Carmel. It is a city with great views and the most beautiful beaches, is located half an hour from the historic center of the Crusader - Akko, Western Galilee. Its special significance for the three religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) shall Haifa located the Cave of Elijah. It is also known as a resting place of the Holy Family in the way of his return from Egypt. All three religions ascribe cave miraculous properties.