So I was listening to a program today, where the anchor said that people should stop mistaking Israelis for Israelites. So out of curiosity I ask: "what is the difference?, Scholars help"

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"Israelis" and "Israelites" are two distinct terms with different meanings:

*Israelis*:

- Refers to citizens of the modern State of Israel, established in 1948.
- Includes people of various ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds who hold Israeli citizenship.
- Can be Jewish, Arab, Druze, Christian, or other faiths.

*Israelites*:

- Historically refers to the ancient people of Israel, specifically the descendants of Jacob (also known as Israel) in the Hebrew Bible.
- In a religious context, it refers to members of the Jewish faith, particularly those who follow the Torah and observe traditional Jewish practices.
- In a broader sense, it can also refer to anyone who identifies with the cultural and historical heritage of the ancient Israelites.

In summary, all Israelites are Jewish, but not all Israelis are Israelites (as Israelis can be of various faiths and backgrounds). Similarly, not all Jewish people are Israelis (as they may live outside of Israel and hold different citizenship).

Israelites are ancient Hebrews who lived in Israel in Bible times.

Israelis are modern day Jewish settlers who started living in Israel majorly from 1948 till date.

An Israelite is a black person from ancient Israel.

An Israeli is white person from modern Israel.

An Israelite is a black person from ancient Israel.

An Israeli is white person from modern Israel.

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