Flag of Israel

The flag features a white field with two horizontal blue stripes positioned near the upper and lower margins. Centered between these stripes is a blue hexagram, commonly referred to as the Star of David, formed by two interlaced equilateral triangles.

Blue and white are the traditional colors of the tallit, a Jewish prayer shawl, which informs the layout of the horizontal stripes. The central hexagram, known as the Magen David, has been a recognized symbol of Jewish identity for several centuries. These elements combine to signify the spiritual heritage of the Jewish people and their historical connection to the land.

The design was first conceived for the Zionist Movement in 1891 and later served as the banner for the First Zionist Congress in 1897. Following the establishment of the State of Israel, the Provisional Council of State officially adopted this version on October 28, 1948. It replaced various unofficial banners used during the British Mandate period, maintaining a visual link to 19th-century Zionist aspirations.