Flag of Israel
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
The Star of David (Magen David) is the symbol of Judaism. The blue stripes recall the tallit (prayer shawl). Blue and white are traditional Jewish colors.
History
Designed in 1891 for the Zionist movement. Adopted as Israel's flag in 1948, months after independence. The design has not changed since.
Curiosities
The Star of David has six points, formed by two overlapping triangles. The exact shade of blue is not specified and varies. The stripes represent the prayer tallit.
