Countries View bookmarks Israel The State of Israel is the only Jewish nation in the modern period, and the region that now falls within its borders has a lengthy and rich history that dates from prebiblical times -- britannica.com Posted to the database Feb 17, 2020. Israel | Facts, History, Population, & MapIsrael, 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 not received wide international recognition. Learn more about Israel, including its history.Encyclopedia Britannica Previous France Next Poland Member discussion The comments section is for paying subscribers only Upgrade to a paid account Already have an account? Sign in
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