Flag of Israel - National Symbol and Historical Significance #1320367 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Israel consists of a white background with two horizontal blue stripes near the top and bottom edges, and a blue hexagram (Star of David) centered between them. The design draws from the traditional Jewish prayer shawl (tallit), with blue representing divine revelation and white symbolizing purity and peace. Officially adopted on October 28, 1948, it serves as a powerful emblem of Jewish identity and statehood.

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