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Lod (Hebrew: לוד, or fully vocalized לֹד; Arabic: اللِّد, romanized: al-Lidd or al-Ludd), also known as Lydda (Ancient Greek: Λύδδα) and Lidd (colloquial Arabic), is a city 15 km (9 + 1 ⁄ 2 mi) southeast of Tel Aviv and 40 km (25 mi) northwest of Jerusalem in the Central District of Israel.
Sep 6, 2024 · Lod, also called Lydda, city, central Israel, on the Plain of Sharon southeast of Tel Aviv–Yafo. It is the traditional site of the martyrdom of St. George; the alleged tomb of the saint is still shown.
Located 9.3 miles (15 kilometers) from Tel Aviv, it is now home to Israel’s largest international airport. Its dense and layered history of occupation and development has resulted in the fracturing of its landscape and community.
May 12, 2021 · Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared a state of emergency in Lod. "Civil war has broken out in Lod." That is how Mayor Yair Revivo described the situation after violence...
Lod, located in central Israel, is a vibrant city with a rich history and diverse population. Visitors can expect to find a mix of ancient archaeological sites, modern amenities, and a bustling market scene.
May 20, 2021 · The mixed city of Lod, in central Israel, is under a state of emergency after uncharacteristic violence broke out last week between Jewish and Arab Israelis in response to fighting between Israel...
Israel has declared a state of emergency in the central city of Lod after rioting by Israeli Arabs, as conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants intensified.
Lod, also known as Lydda and Lidd, is a city 15 km southeast of Tel Aviv and 40 km northwest of Jerusalem in the Central District of Israel. It is situated between the lower Shephelah on the east and the coastal plain on the west.
May 27, 2021 · It’s Lod, a mixed Arab-Jewish city around 15 miles from Tel Aviv, and the new front in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The two peoples have contested the land between the Mediterranean Sea and...
Oct 7, 2019 · Lod is a city in Israel, just 15 kilometers southeast of Tel Aviv. It was known as Lydda to the Romans, Diospolis (Διόσπολις) to the Greeks, and al-Ludd to the Arabs.
