Middle Easterner confused realities (9)

I believe the answer is:

israelite

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'middle easterner' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'confused realities' is the wordplay.
'confused' indicates an anagram.
'realities' anagrammed gives 'ISRAELITE'.

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(Other definitions for israelite that I've seen before include "Ancient Hebrew" , "Tribesman" , "For example, Nathanael" , "such as David?" , "of ancient tribes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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