Israeli

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Israeli

Israeli (pronunciation: /ɪzreɪli:/) is a term that refers to something of, from, or related to the State of Israel, a country in the Middle East. It is most commonly used to denote a citizen of Israel or a person of Israeli descent.

Etymology

The term "Israeli" is derived from the name "Israel", which in turn originates from the Hebrew Bible. In the Bible, Israel (Hebrew: יִשְׂרָאֵל‎, Yisra'el) was the name given to Jacob after he wrestled with an angel. The name "Israel" translates to "he who struggles with God".

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