Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Israel's post-1948 borders were established on the basis of the ceasefi re lines ending the War of Indepen-
dence. During the Six-Day War in 1967, Israel captured fi ve areas: the Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip
from Egypt, the West Bank and east Jerusalem from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria. (© 2003-
2010 Koret Communications Ltd. All rights reserved.)
