Yish‘i in Jerusalem
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Zorah

Zorah or Tzorah, perhaps "place of wasps," was a biblical town in the low country of Judah.

Located at 31.7751, 34.9854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hebrew Bible cities, Former populated places in Southwest Asia

Judea and Samaria Area

This article refers the Israeli administrative district. For the geographic regions of Judea and Samaria, see Judea and Samaria. For the biblical kingdoms see Kingdom of Judea and Kingdom of Israel (Samaria) Judea and Samaria District - transcription(s)  • Hebrew אֵזוֹר יְהוּדָה וְשׁוֹמְרוֹן  • Arabic يهودا والسامرة File:Israel judea and samaria dist.

Located at 31.75, 35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of the West Bank, Districts of Israel, History of Israel, History of Jordan, History of Palestine, States and territories established in 1967, Israeli-occupied territories, Judea and Samaria Area, Place names associated with Jews

Jerusalem District

The Jerusalem District is one of six administrative districts of Israel. The district capital is Jerusalem. The Jerusalem District has a land area of 652 km². The population of 910,300 is 67.8% Jewish and 30.6% Arab. A fifth (21%) of the Arabs in Israel live in the Jerusalem District, which includes both East and West Jerusalem. The majority of Arabs in the Jerusalem District are Palestinians, eligible for citizenship under Israeli law, but non-citizens by collective choice.

Located at 31.75, 35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Jerusalem District, Jerusalem, West Bank

Sar'a

Sar'a, was a Palestinian Arab village located 25 km west of Jerusalem.

Located at 31.7781, 34.9866 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Arab villages depopulated during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, District of Jerusalem

Beit Shemesh Railway Station

Beit Shemesh Railway Station is an Israel Railways station in Beit Shemesh, Israel on the Tel Aviv – Jerusalem line. The station is located near the northern industrial zone of Beit Shemesh.

Located at 31.7574, 34.9909 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Beit Shemesh, Railway stations in Israel, Railway stations opened in 2003

Yish'i

Yish'i is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Beit Shemesh, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 559. The village was established on 12 July 1950 by immigrants from Yemen. Its name it taken from Psalms 27:1; The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Located at 31.7507, 34.9668 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Moshavim, Populated places established in 1950

Tel Tzora

Tel Tzora,, is a tell and Israeli archaeological site near the modern day kibbutz of the same name. It is a well-known tourist attraction regarded by many as the location of Samson's tomb. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:31|46|26.37|N|34|59|7.04|E|region:IL_type:landmark |primary |name= }}

Located at 31.774, 34.9853 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Israel

Murder of Neta Sorek and Kristine Luken

Kristine Luken was an American Christian who was murdered in a Palestinian terrorist attack on December 18, 2010 while hiking with her friend, Kay Wilson in the hills of Jerusalem. Despite multiple stab wounds, Wilson survived the attack; Luken's body was later found by Israeli police, bound and stabbed to death. The Palestinian terror cell that perpetrated the attack were later arrested.

Located at 31.725, 34.9764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Palestinian terrorism, Murders, Israeli terrorism victims, Israeli murder victims, Deaths by person, Terrorism in Jerusalem, Terrorist incidents in Israel in 2010, American terrorism victims, 2010 in Israel