israel
Israel is a Middle‑Eastern country on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. Established in 1948 as a Jewish state, its capital is Jerusalem (internationally disputed) and its largest city is Tel Aviv. Israel has a diverse population of Jews, Arabs, and other minorities, a parliamentary democracy, a high‑tech economy, and significant historical and religious sites for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Views Nigeria