Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
"Israel is a Jewish republic located on the eastern end of the Mediterranean, which was formerly part of Palestine before gaining its independence."
an ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes at the southeastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Saul around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC
"The biblical narrative describes how Israel, an ancient kingdom established by Saul, eventually fell to the Assyrian invasion centuries after its founding."
The State of Israel, a modern country in the Middle East, at the eastern shore of the Mediterranean.
"Israel has established strong diplomatic ties with many neighboring countries in the region."
The word comes from Hebrew, where it originally meant "he who struggles with God." This name was given to Jacob in the Bible, and his descendants later became known as the Israelites.