TY - BOOK TI - Facts about Israel AV - DS 102.95 .F119 2008 PY - 2008/// CY - Jerusalem, Israel PB - Israel Information Center N2 - 2. consolidation of its natioanl defense as to ward off constant threat to its independence and sovereignty; 3. harnessing the potentials of its people in conquering the challenge of its physical environment; 4. converting the desert land into productive oases; 5. successful economic pursuits 6.peaceful co-existence among other nations of the world through formation of diplomatic ties as a proof of respect towards its independence and sovereignty; The book provides information on Israel's history, culture and society, politics and economy. Specifically, it discusses facts on: 1. the birth of Israel as a nation, occupying a designated territory ratified by the United Nation ER -