Israel Israel /ˈɪzreɪl/

noun

1. 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  ( Israel )
   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
   
2. Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine  ( Israel , Sion , State of Israel , Yisrael , Zion )
   Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
    Israel is home to some of the world's holiest sites, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
   Israel is home to some of the world's holiest sites, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre