Sabra

Israelis who are native to Israel, or in other words were born there, are known as "Sabra." Sabra is the Hebrew word for this type of cactus. The cactus is difficult to remove and grows naturally throughout the land. I am told that Israelis are like the sabra because they are tough and prickly on first inspection, but are sweet and soft hearted underneath and inside. I thought that was a cute analogy.