"pro-Israel" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more pro-Israel [comparative], most pro-Israel [superlative]
Etymology: pro- + Israel Etymology templates: {{af|en|pro-|Israel}} pro- + Israel Head templates: {{en-adj}} pro-Israel (comparative more pro-Israel, superlative most pro-Israel)
  1. Supporting Israel.
    Sense id: en-pro-Israel-en-adj-oXk9PDUR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pro-

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