Why did the Jews name their country "Israel"? When 2,000 years ago, their country was called "Judea". Israel was the kingdom north of them, ruled by their brothers who they were at war with.Why did the Jews rename their country after their brother and enemy? Why didn't they rename Palestine to Judea like it was before?Because that would remove a critical layer to their deception. BECAUSE IT WOULD REVEAL THAT THE BIBLE ISN'T REALLY ABOUT THEM.