the clandestine military wing of the Jewish leadership during the British rule over the mandate of Palestine from 1920 to 1948; became the basis for the Israeli defense force | an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal |
| Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine |
| originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem |