No. 40 in Arabic
إسرائيل
"Israel" – A name referring to the prophet Jacob in Islamic tradition or the modern nation-state in the Middle East.
In a sentence
زرتُ إسرائيل العام الماضي.
I visited Israel last year.
Here, 'إسرائيل' refers to the modern state and the geographical region known internationally as Israel.
إسرائيل في النصوص الدينية يُذكر كاسم لنبي.
In religious texts, 'Israel' is mentioned as the name of a prophet.
In this context, 'إسرائيل' is used to denote the prophet Jacob, who was also known as Israel in biblical texts, showing a historical and spiritual reference.
النزاع بين فلسطين وإسرائيل مستمر منذ عقود.
The conflict between Palestine and Israel has continued for decades.
Here, 'إسرائيل' refers to the political entity involved in the ongoing territorial and political conflict, emphasizing its role in current international relations.
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