Israelis

Zanzibar, Seychelles, and Tokyo: This is the new alternative for Israelis

Ethiopian Airlines strengthens its route to Israel and provides access to over 150 destinations via its hub in Addis Ababa.

Zanzibar.
Billboard displayed in Tehran's Palestine Square threatening Israeli and US soldiersa, January 4, 2026.

'Watch out for your soldiers': New banner in Tehran's Palestine Square threatens Israeli, US troops

A Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army royal honor guard in Amman, Jordan, September 17, 2025; illustrative.

Jordanian military detains Israelis crossing border illegally, Israelis returned to IDF custody

Charlotte Niddam, a 15-year-old with Israeli citizenship missing since the Swiss ski resort New Year's Eve fire.

Charlotte Niddam identified as Israeli teen missing since deadly NYE fire at Swiss ski resort


IDF rescues Israeli trapped inside Hizma following military blockade of Palestinian village - Ynet

IDF forces rescued an Israeli civilian from the Palestinian village of Hizma after he became trapped there during a military blockade imposed following stone throwing on Highway 60.

View of the Hizma checkpoint between Jerusalem and the West Bank, August 21, 2025.

Morris Kahn, Jewish billionaire owner of Amdocs and SpaceIL founder, dead at 96

Kahn was widely regarded as a pillar of Israeli hi-tech and philanthropy, channeling his wealth into science education, medical research, and ocean conservation.

Morris Kahn attends a ceremony at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, May 6, 2019

iPhone or Samsung? This is the smartphone Israelis preferred in 2025

2025 sales data reveal surprising gaps between Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and the periphery, alongside a rise in average spending and strengthening of the premium segment.

Smartphone Purchase in Store.

€30 billion: Israelis’ cheap shopping destination on the verge of a revolution

A €30B airport with high-speed trains and 40M passenger capacity is set to make Poland a major transport hub and may also affect flight prices for Israelis.

Warsaw, Poland.

'West Bank-ification?' Police investigate Negev arson spree as Bedouin tensions intensify

Multiple vehicles were torched in Negev towns overnight, with police linking the incidents to reprisals following ongoing operations in nearby Bedouin communities.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir tour at the Bedouin town of Tarabin al-Sana, in southern Israel, December 28, 2025.

The app that left everyone behind: Israelis’ browsing habits in 2025

In 2025, Israelis spent over nine hours daily on screens, followed the Iran war and hostages’ return, and increased their use of AI and video content.

Man on the phone.

Israel enters new demographic era as population growth dips under 1% - study

The study revealed that the main factors for this decrease were a negative net migration rate, a stagnation in birth rates, and an expected increase in the absolute number of deaths in 2025. 

The art market on Nachalat Binyamin street in Tel Aviv, December 30, 2025.

Spanish bank chairman apologizes after Israeli clients report account restrictions

Banco Sabadell’s chairman apologized after Israeli clients in Spain reported account restrictions and delayed transfers, saying revised procedures followed an internal compliance misunderstanding.

The Banco Sabadell logo can be seen behind leaves on top of a building outside Madrid, Spain, April 13, 2016.

Record breakers: One million Israeli overnight stays in a European country

At the New Map conference, data showed 1M Israeli stays in Hungary, 400K visitors in Thailand, record arrivals in Azerbaijan, with talks on AI and 2026 travel trends.

Budapest, Hungary.

Israeli scientist makes ‘Nature’ journal’s top ten list of shapers of science in 2025

‘Peptide detective’ Weizmann immunologist Prof. Yifat Merbl was recognized for a new hidden immune mechanism.

PROF. YIFAT MERBL. Just last year, she received the Rappaport Prize for Biomedical Research in the Promising Researcher category, which is given to scientists for groundbreaking or innovative research that has the potential to advance the health of mankind

Frontal-lecture courses don’t work for older adults, Israeli study finds

Seniors learn best when they’re taught the same way that is best for children and younger adults – with active participation, meaningful discussions, and material that feels relevant.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.