Noun: Israel iz-ree-ul [N. Amer], 'iz,rey-ul [Brit]
- Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
- State of Israel, Yisrael, Zion, Sion
- 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
Derived forms: Israels
Type of: country, disputed state, kingdom, land, partially-recognized state, state, state with limited recognition, unrecognized state
Part of: Middle East, Mideast, Near East
Encyclopedia: Israel, Palestinians and the United Nations