Hetz
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Hetz is a Hebrew word meaning arrow. It can refer to several things:
- The Israeli Arrow missile defense system
- Hetz (political party), a new political party in Israel
Hetz, in German, has various meanings. One meaning, more localized to Germany, is to hunt or chase. Another meaning for hetz in Austria is fun. In Vienna, there is a suburb "Hetzendorf." Hetz = fun. Dorf = village. This was an estate purchased by Empress Maria Theresa for her mother-in-law as a summer retreat. A fun village which at the time of its construction and royal use was outside city limits. But as the city grew, it became part of greater Vienna. The main chateau was designed by the architect Hildebrand, and is now used as a fashion school. Hildebrand also designed Belevedere Castle in Vienna, a former royal residence, now used as a tourist designation, a government building and grounds, and a place used for diplomatic meetings.
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