| | Israel - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) |
 | | ISRAEL [Israel] [as understood by Hebrews,=he strives with God], according to the book of Genesis, name given to Jacob as eponymous ancestor of the Hebrews, the chosen people of God. |
| | A break in the Hebrew kingdom was precipitated by Rehoboam, a son of Solomon. |
| | Bank of Israel: Budget must focus on long term: The central bank recommends financing one-time expenditure by expanding the deficit slightly and raising VAT. |
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