Why is Israel referred to as as a state -- even though they seem to meet all the requirements of a country? They have a flag, UN representation, Olympics. Is it symantics to keep Arab nations happy?
2007-09-11 02:23:34 · 4 answers · asked by ddurs 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
But Israel is NEVER referred to as a country.
2007-09-11 02:35:04 · update #1
I think it is because Israel's land is very small in size.
2007-09-11 06:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by Janice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term sate in this case is a kind of generic one. It means that Israel is an independent nation. The word state is sometimes used for the same meaning. We ofetn refer to Arab nations as Arab states as well.
2007-09-11 02:31:46 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All countries are states.
But you are correct they do tend to describe israel more as a state than others for some reason. why? I dont know. But I think the use of state in describing countries tends to have a negative connotation. For example, they dont say a failed country, they say a failed state. So perhaps there is some element of anti zionism involved....and lord knows we know there is a lot of that.
2007-09-11 02:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by ron j 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Um... the same reason France is a State, the US is a State... The definition in this context is "country" - i.e. Head of State.
2007-09-11 02:31:33 · answer #4 · answered by capitalctu 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋