: a native or inhabitant of the republic of Israel
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How Have Opec+ Nations Reacted To The Israeli Strikes?—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 Meanwhile, Israeli carriers El Al, Israir and Arkia evacuated their planes out of Israel as the country braced for retaliation from Iran, Reuters reported.—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Noun
The National Security Council, the Israeli Prime Minister’s office, and the Israeli Embassy in Washington did not confirm the reports when asked by CNN and Reuters.—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 May 2025 Our Coverage of Tensions in the Middle East Hamas Celebrates Shooting That Killed Israeli Mother en Route to Deliver Baby
Gazans Once Escaped To Rafah.—Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Israeli
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Etymology
Adjective
Modern Hebrew yiśrĕ'ēlī, from Hebrew, Israelite, noun & adjective, from Yiśrā'ēl
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