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anti-Israel

adjective
an·​ti-Is·​ra·​el | \ ˌan-ˌtī-ˈiz-rē-əl , ˌan-tē- +\

Definition of anti-Israel

: characterized by or expressing opposition to or hostility toward Israel anti-Israel rhetoric

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First Known Use of anti-Israel

1948, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anti-Israel

anti- entry 1 + Israel, country in southwestern Asia

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