Israel’s Christian population rose by about 2% last year. While Christian populations in the Middle East have dwindled, a minor revival seems to be taking place in the Holy Land.

Happy celebrations, Center or periphery. In 1948, 872,700 residents lived in Israel. The most populated district was the Tel Aviv district, where 36% of the population (305,700 residents) lived.

Population density of built-up urban areas As of Wednesday, Israel has hit hundreds of targets in Gaza in response to Hamas’ deadly and unprecedented attack early Saturday morning on Israel.

More than 75 years after Israel declared statehood, its borders are yet to be entirely settled. Wars, treaties and occupation mean the shape of the Jewish state has changed over time, and in parts ...