Israeli
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Israelis,
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Israeli
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Etymology
Origin of Israeli
First recorded in 1945–50; from Hebrew yisrāʿēlī, equivalent to Yisrā'ēl + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin; see origin at Israel
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Israeli settlements mainly export agricultural products, as well as wine, Dead Sea cosmetics and industrial products.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Israeli Civil Administration told the BBC that it keeps "continuous contact" with the Palestinian Water Authority and assists in carrying out repairs to water infrastructure.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“The accusations made today…were outrageous lies,” Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Kulgod's co-founder Itamar Bitan, 28, who spent four years in an Israeli special-forces canine unit, said the dogs were trained using "positive reinforcement" to detect a "specific funky smell" for a reward.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
The group, which was headed by Walter Sisulu and Duma Nokwe, traveled on the only airline that would accept such an affidavit: the Israeli airline, El Al.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
It says 20 Israelis were killed over the same period, including one child and eight members of the security forces, and 123 Israelis injured.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
A Jerusalem cafe picketed for weeks by observant Jews said Thursday it had agreed to shut on the Sabbath, bowing to demands despite counter-protests by secular Israelis.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Despite that, the number of Israelis living there has grown over the years.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Negative attitudes toward Christianity are becoming more common among young Israelis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
“We will have Turks and Germans,” Mr. Pomodoro says, “Iraqis and French, Russians and Chinese, Swiss and Dutch, Koreans and Brazilians, Israelis and Swedes, et cetera!”
From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech
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