Israeli

Israeli is the term used for a person born in the State of Israel or a citizen of Israel. The country is located in the Middle East along the eastern Mediterranean coast. Since its establishment in 1948, Israel has developed into a liberal democracy with a diverse society and a high-tech economy.

Israel's population is around 9–10 million. Jews constitute the largest group, roughly three-quarters of the population; Arab citizens, including Muslims, Christians, and Druze, account for about one-fifth. Immigrant communities from Africa, Europe, and the Americas contribute to a multilingual society where Hebrew is the primary language and Arabic is widely used; English is common in business and education.

Israel operates as a parliamentary democracy. The Knesset, a 120-member legislature, enacts laws; the Prime Minister serves as head of government, while the President has a largely ceremonial role. The country relies on a legal system based on common law and civil law traditions, with Basic Laws functioning as a constitutional framework.

It borders Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest, with the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip nearby. Major cities include Jerusalem, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Haifa, and Beersheba. Since 1948, Israel has been involved in ongoing conflict and peace processes with Palestinians and neighboring states; it has signed peace treaties with Egypt (1979) and Jordan (1994).

Israel has a highly developed, diversified economy with strengths in technology, cybersecurity, medicine, and agriculture. It maintains one of the world's most highly educated workforces and a large military-sector presence. Culturally, Israeli society blends Jewish, Arab, and immigrant influences, reflected in its arts, cuisine, and festivals; Hebrew-language media and literature play a central role.