Official Palette
Symbolism
The blue stripes are designed to resemble the stripes on a tallit, the traditional Jewish prayer shawl. The Star of David (Magen David) is a universally recognized symbol of Judaism.
History
Designed for the Zionist Movement in 1891, well before the establishment of the State of Israel. It was officially adopted as the national flag on October 28, 1948.
Construction
A 8:11 ratio. A white field with two horizontal blue stripes and a blue Star of David in the center.
Color Meanings
blue: The sky, the sea, and the tallit (prayer shawl)
white: Purity and peace
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- October 28, 1948
- Designer
- David Wolffsohn
- Proportions
8:11 (≈1.375)
- Total Colors
- 2
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Stars
Influences
Jewish prayer shawl (Tallit)
Zionist Movement
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Flag Protocol
- The Star of David must be centered
- The stripes must be horizontal and parallel
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