Lod is an important city in central Israel near Tel Aviv.
The city has a vast history and has been mentioned in the Bible and maintained a degree of importance for many years.
Today, Lod serves as one of Israel's most important transportation hubs, being home to Ben-Gurion Airport, the country's sole international airport.
Demographically, Lod is characterized by its heavily mixed population, home to Jewish and Arab Israelis alike.
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