Mideast birthplace of actress Gal Gadot (6)

I believe the answer is:

israel

(Other definitions for israel that I've seen before include "Sire, Al is in the Middle East" , "Jewish republic" , "Mediterranean republic" , "Serial about Jewish nation" , "Strange serial state" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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