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17: Trade Routes and Economic Networks in Ancient Israel: Geography and Cultural Exchange
1. Introduction Trade routes have historically played a pivotal role in shaping the geography, economy, and cultural interactions of ancient Israel. This article examines the major trade corridors traversing the region, their influence on urban development, and their role as conduits for goods, ideas, and people. 2. Major Trade Routes…
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Chapter 2: The First Moves – Syria, Sanctions, and Signals (Early 2017)
The Bear and the Eagle Volume 1: The Unexpected Victory (2016–2017) February–March 2017Washington D.C. – Moscow – Damascus The early days of Donald Trump’s presidency offered little clarity on how U.S.–Russia relations would develop. On one hand, Trump had called for “getting along with Russia” during the campaign (Trump, 2016);…
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8.16 Stories of Syrians / Arameans
🔹 Story 1: Naaman the Syrian Healed of Leprosy Main Characters: Naaman, Elisha, Israelite servant girlStory Summary: Naaman, a Syrian army commander, suffered from leprosy. At the suggestion of an Israelite servant girl, he visited the prophet Elisha, who told him to wash in the Jordan River. After initial resistance,…
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PART XI: Modern State of Israel (1948–Present)
Declaration of Independence (1948) Historical Background and the UN Partition PlanIn the wake of the Holocaust and the breakdown of the British Mandate, international pressure mounted to resolve the question of Jewish statehood in Palestine. On 29 November 1947, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 181, recommending the partition…
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Major Wars and Peace Treaties
Introduction: Conflict and Diplomacy in a Volatile RegionSince its founding in 1948, the modern State of Israel has been shaped by a series of wars and peace efforts that have defined its borders, security doctrine, and regional relationships. Military confrontations with neighbouring Arab states, driven by unresolved questions of territory,…