A brief history of Israel | Britannica – Encyclopedia Britannica

February 15, 2025

Israel, officially State of Israel, Country, Middle East, at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Area (excludes the West Bank and Gaza Strip): 8,522 sq mi (22,072 sq km). Population (2025 est.) 9,270,000 (excludes Israelis in the West Bank and Gaza Strip).

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