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The Knesset (כנסת, Hebrew for "assembly") is the Parliament of Israel. It is located in Jerusalem, Israel's capital.

Knesset location and building

The current Knesset building is located on a hilltop in the west of Jerusalem, it was paid for by Lord James De Rothschild as a gift to the State of Israel. Before the 1948 Arab-Israeli War there was an Arab settlement called Sheikh Badr on the site. The Knesset has had several locations:

Related Topics:
Jerusalem - James De Rothschild - 1948 Arab-Israeli War - Sheikh Badr

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Introduction
History, nature and composition
Knesset location and building
The Knesset Assemblies
See also
External links

 

 

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