Israel-Palestine conflict: A brief history in maps and charts As Gaza reels from Israel’s devastating bombardments, here’s a brief history of the conflict using maps and charts. Israel’s deadly bombardment of Gaza has killed nearly 15,000 people, including 10,000 women and children, in over 50 days, making it the deadliest war for the besieged Palestinian enclave till date. Israel has rebuffed calls for a ceasefire as a four-day humanitarian truce comes to an end on November 28. It is unclear whether the truce will be extended. The Balfour declaration The Israeli-Palestinian issue goes back nearly a century when Britain, during World War I, pledged to establish a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine under the Balfour Declaration . British troops took control of the territory from the Ottoman Empire at the end of October 1917. Jewish immigration to Palestine A large-scale Jewish migration to Palestine began, accelerated by Jewish people fleeing Nazi
The Universe Size Comparison Planets in our Universe can get extremely large, but stars get even bigger. In this video we explore the sizes of moons, planets, stars, and even beyond, including black holes and even galaxies. Basically a comparison of the entire Universe. Enjoy! The universe, an infinite expanse of wonders, has continuously fascinated humanity, inviting us to ponder its immense size and our place within it. In this blog post, we embark on a journey of discovery as we explore the mind-boggling scales of the cosmos, comparing various cosmic entities to gain a deeper understanding of their awe-inspiring dimensions. The Solar System: Our Celestial Abode Let us commence our exploration by examining the size of our very own Solar System. This remarkable collection of celestial objects revolves around a central star, the Sun. The Sun, a magnificent ball of glowing plasma, dominates the system, encompassing more than 99% of its total mass. To put the size of o