National Flag and State Flag
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948—Present | State flag and National flag | The design recalls the Tallit, the Jewish prayer shawl, which is white with blue stripes. The hexagram in the centre is the Magen David ("shield of David"). Dimensions: 8:11 | |
| 1948—Present | Civil ensign | Blue flag with a white vertically elongated oval set near the hoist containing a vertically elongated blue Magen David. Dimensions: 2:3 |
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