60th anniversary of Israel

Israel marks its 60th anniversary

In depth: Israel at 60

History of Israel: Key events
A history of 60 years of Israel in video, pictures and text.


Israel / Palestine

if Americans knew

• C.I.A. World Factbook country profile


• State Department -- history and overview

• BBC country profile

• The Economist - forecast and economic data

• News and online media

• National Geographic world music guide