Israel

Everyone has their own perception of what Israel is about: it's a travel-agency package of beaches and sun; it's the Promised Land of the Jews; it's a ticking time bomb. And while it is all of these things, it's much more besides. So be sure to look beyond the larger-than-life figures of the past.

Model of Second Temple as would have appeared in 520 BCE, The Citadel

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Israel Weather

Israel has pronounced seasonal variation, and summers and winters can often get pretty severe. Southern Israel tends to cook in July and August, with the mercury climbing beyond 40°C (104°F); it's almost constantly dry as well. Elsewhere, November to March are significantly rainy months. Things are a tad cooler in the north with summer highs around 30°C (86°F) and winter lows sometimes below zero.

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