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Amir Haskel
Amir Abraham Haskel (; born August 9, 1953) is an IDF brigadier general and Air Force pilot in reserve and a researcher of the Holocaust. Haskel is one of the prominent figures in the ongoing wave of protests against Benjamin Netanyahu. Biography Haskel was born in Jerusalem, the eldest of parents who immigrated from Poland. The families of both his parents emigrated to Israel before World War II. When he was younger, his family moved to Tel Aviv where Haskel attended Elharizi Elementary School and later attended Geula Highschool. Haskel was a member of the Aviation Club and later on, followed in his pilot cousin's footsteps and volunteered for pilots' training. Haskel began his service in the Air Force's helicopter training course and later transferred to reconnaissance and training as a transport pilot. During his training course, the Yom Kippur War broke out, during which Haskel assisted with marking, inquiring, and battle prepping. Haskel served as a Hercules pilot in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israeli (nation)
Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in West Asia. It Borders of Israel, shares borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the north-east, Jordan to the east, Egypt to the south-west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Israeli-occupied territories, It occupies the Occupied Palestinian territories, Palestinian territories of the West Bank in the east and the Gaza Strip in the south-west. Israel also has a small coastline on the Red Sea at its southernmost point, and part of the Dead Sea lies along its eastern border. Status of Jerusalem, Its proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while Tel Aviv is the country's Gush Dan, largest urban area and Economy of Israel, economic center. Israel is located in a region known as the Land of Israel, synonymous with the Palestine (region), Palestine region, the Holy Land, and Canaan. In antiquity, it was home to the Canaanite civilisation followed by the History of ancient Israel and Judah, kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Situate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
