Flag of Israel
The flag of Israel has a white field with two horizontal blue stripes, one near the top and one near the bottom. Between them, in the center, is a blue Star of David, a six-pointed star formed by two overlapping triangles. The flag has an 8:11 ratio.
Colors
- White #F8F8F8 · 63%
- Blue #0838B8 · 35%
Proportions: 8:11
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Israel
The design is based on the tallit, the Jewish prayer shawl, which is white with dark stripes, and the Star of David is a widely recognized symbol of Judaism. The flag was created for the Zionist movement in the late 19th century and was adopted as the national flag in 1948, a few months after independence.
Map of Israel
Israel is a country in Western Asia, in the Middle East, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt and the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, and reaches the Red Sea at the Gulf of Aqaba.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Israel?
The flag of Israel is white and blue.
What are the proportions of the flag of Israel?
The flag of Israel has a ratio of 8:11 (height to width).
What does the flag of Israel mean?
The design is based on the tallit, the Jewish prayer shawl, which is white with dark stripes, and the Star of David is a widely recognized symbol of Judaism. The flag was created for the Zionist movement in the late 19th century and was adopted as the national flag in 1948, a few months after independence.
Can I download the flag of Israel?
Yes: this page has the flag of Israel as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Israel Belkind and Fanny Abramovitch (original) “The Provisional Council of State Proclamation of the Flag of the State ).
