The names Land of Israel and Children of Israel have historically been used to refer to the biblical Kingdom of Israel and the entire Jewish people respectively.

Dec 21, 2025 · Israel is a country in the Middle East, located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Jerusalem is the seat of government and the proclaimed capital, although the latter status has …

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11 hours ago · Israel-Gaza live updates: Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago The Gaza ceasefire is still in the first of three proposed stages.

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3 days ago · The State of Israel is a parliamentary democracy with a modern economy. Following the 1967 War, Israel occupied the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem.