Is Israel a Jewish state?

Yes, Israel is mostly Jewish.

The Jews originated from the Land of Israel or the Land of Hebrews in Western Asia. According to statistics from relevant Jewish organizations, the total number of Jews in the world in 2007 was about 16 million, of which 5.4 million settled in Israel, 5.3 million lived in the United States, and the rest were scattered around the world. Israel is the only country in the world where Jews are the majority ethnic group.

Modern Israelis can be called Israelis as long as they obtain Israeli citizenship. Currently, 78% of Israeli nationals are Jews, 20% are Arabs, and the rest are Christians and people of other religious races. Israel also has Chinese citizens, most of whom are non-Jews who married Israelis and obtained Israeli citizenship; there are also Chinese who became Jewish immigrants because they were naturalized as Jews.

Geographical environment

Israel is located in western Asia. It borders Jordan to the east, Syria to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba to the south, Egypt to the southwest, the Mediterranean Sea to the west, and Lebanon to the north. It is the junction of the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe. According to the 1947 United Nations According to the Palestinian partition resolution, the area of ??the State of Israel is 15,200 square kilometers.

The Mediterranean coast of Israel is a long and narrow plain, the central and northern parts are winding mountains and highlands, the southern part is the Negev Desert, and the eastern part is the Jordan Valley and the Arava Valley that run from north to south. The coastal plains of varying sizes between the plateau and the Mediterranean Sea are fertile and are Israel's main agricultural area.

Located in the northeast, Lake Tiberias covers an area of ??170 square kilometers and is an important reservoir in Israel. The Dead Sea at the eastern border with Jordan covers an area of ??1,050 square kilometers. It is the lowest point in the world and is known as the "navel of the world."

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Israel