When exactly in history did the Jews have a country called Israel where it is now? Not just religious places but a country with the land.

 The establishment of the modern state of Israel occurred in 1948. The United Nations approved the partition plan for Palestine in November 1947, leading to the creation of two separate states: one Jewish and one Arab. On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion, the head of the Jewish Agency, declared the establishment of the State of Israel, and the following day, neighboring Arab states launched a military intervention.

This event marked the culmination of efforts by the Zionist movement, which sought to establish a homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine. The establishment of Israel led to a series of conflicts known collectively as the Arab-Israeli conflicts. The geopolitical landscape in the region has been shaped by these events, and the establishment of Israel has had profound consequences for the Middle East and international relations.

It's important to note that in ancient times, the area now known as Israel was home to the historical kingdoms of Israel and Judah, but the modern state of Israel has its roots in the 20th century with the declaration of independence in 1948.