Cursing Israel

Question
There is a fatwa from some scholars that it is not permissible to curse and insult the state of Israel; because the name Israel is the name of our master Jacob, peace be upon him, so is it not permissible to say God's curse upon Israel?
Answer
I say, and with God's guidance: This insult is directed at the usurping entity of the lands of Muslims and those who transgress against the sanctities of Muslims, and not at our master Jacob, peace be upon him. No one among the Muslims intends the Prophet, so attributing it to him is misplaced, and God knows best.
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