In the past, they did. But now only few on the earth believe this that are Israelites. Their belief in Jesus ended after he was crucified because they believed Jesus came to literally be their king and not spiritually.
Additional Comments:
The term 'Israelites' in The Bible means the 12 sons of Jacob which became known as the 12 Tribes of Israel. After the captivity of the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 722-718 BC, 10 of the tribes became 'lost' to modern history per Se.
Today the term Jew and the modern nation-state of Israel are synonymous. These people are predominately from the 4th son of Jacob called Judah which later became known as Jews - Persian captivity period circa 586 BC. There are also members of Levi, Simeon, and Benjamin scattered among Judah as probably are others of the 'Lost 10 tribes of Israel.'
The nation-state of Israel today, for the most part, do not recognize Jesus. They only recognize God the Father. If some do at all, it is that He was a great rabbi only and not the promised Messiah. However, there are Messianic Jews who do recognize Jesus as the Promised Messiah to come again as King of kings.
Jewish answer:No, Israelites have never considered Jesus as their god. The few Jewish followers that he had were making a break from the traditions of their ancestors and countrymen.Jews see Jesus as having been a regular human being.
To say that "Israel" believes in one thing or another is a mismatch. There is no
official state religion in Israel ... unique among the nations of the region ... and
religious freedom is guaranteed by law ... also unique among Israel's 'neighbors'.
Regarding the religious affiliation of the population, Jews are a majority, Muslims
are second in number among the citizens, and Christians are third, comprising
about 2% of the population. There are also smaller minority religions like Druze and Baha'i.
Judaism, the religion of Jews, recognizes no unique or unusual stature, position,
or authority in Jesus. Christianity recognizes Jesus as God become flesh. Islam recognizes Jesus as a prophet, but not an incarnation of God.
Christians tend to have Jesus Christ in high regard. They consider Him the Son of God, and usually believe that there is no other person like Him.
Jesus Christ is the only begotten son of God.
Jesus is God's son
No, Jesus Christ's mother is Mary and his earthly father is Joseph. His Heavenly father is God.
No, Jesus is Christ, Jesus is in the image God. Michael is archangel instead.
None. Jesus Christ is the the son of God and he rose from the dead. Jesus 'is' now, but the Buddhism gods 'were', as you said.
Jesus Christ the son of God.
He is God
God, Jesus, and Satan.
Jesus Christ is the Messiah that was promised. Jesus Christ is the Son of God (Second Person of the Trinity.) Jesus Christ is God (Second Person of the Trinity.) All the other prophets were just ordinary men chosen by God to present His message to others.
Most Holy Church of God in Christ Jesus was created in 1922.
Jesus Christ is made from the word of God, so Jesus himself is the Word Of God.