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About Jabalia

  • It is a refugee camp in northern Gaza.
  • The Israel military launched a deadly offensive in the Jabalia area a week ago which it claims is aimed at stopping Palestinian group Hamas from regrouping.
  • The attacks have trapped thousands of Palestinian civilians and international charity Doctors.
  • Israel Bordering Countries:
    • Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Jordan (shares the longest boundary)
    • Mediterranean Sea – West of Israel

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Important Locations

Location Significance
Jerusalem A city of profound religious importance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, claimed as the capital by both Israel and Palestine.
Gaza Strip A densely populated area home to about 2 million Palestinians, significant for its ongoing conflict and humanitarian issues.
West Bank Contains key Palestinian cities like Ramallah and Bethlehem; it is central to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and settlement issues.
Ramallah The de facto administrative capital of Palestine, serving as the political hub for the Palestinian Authority.
Golan Heights A strategic plateau captured by Israel from Syria in 1967, important for its military and water resources.
Bethlehem Birthplace of Jesus Christ, significant for its religious heritage and tourism related to Christian pilgrimage.

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