Since the dawn of history, Israel and the Palestinian Territories at the intersection of Asia, Europe and Africa have been a meeting point of empires, religions, cultures and cuisines. Daniel Robinson, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 30 major archaeological & religious sites 42 festivals and events 58 maps 56 plates of pita and hummus consumed Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Pull-out city map 3D plans of iconic sights Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background