Republic formed in 1948 (6)

I believe the answer is:

israel

(Other definitions for israel that I've seen before include "Sir, ale is available in the country" , "Middle-Eastern country" , "Ale, sir, can be found in the country" , "Jewish state" , "Mediterranean republic" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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