THE GULF WAR: The International Front : Profile: Israel
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Although not part of the allied coalition, Israel has come under eight Iraqi missile attacks :
Capital: Jerusalem; but most countries recognize Tel Aviv.
Area: 7,847 square miles
Population: 5,224,000
Languages: Hebrew, Arabic and English
Ethnic groups: Jewish 83%, Arab 16%
Head of state: Chaim Herzog, president, 1983
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