Flag of Israel
A white field with two horizontal blue stripes and a blue Star of David between them.
- Colours
- white
- blue
- Region
- Asia
- Adopted
- 1948
What the flag of Israel means
The design is based on the tallit, the Jewish prayer shawl, which is white with blue stripes. The Star of David in the centre is a long-standing symbol of Judaism. The flag was first used by the Zionist movement in 1897.
Where is Israel?
Israel is in Asia. The nearest countries in Battuta are Jordan, Lebanon, Cyprus, Syria and Egypt. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Asia.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Israel adopted?
The current flag of Israel was adopted in 1948.
What colours are on the flag of Israel?
The main colours of the flag of Israel are white and blue.