Israelis

Israelis back in the air: Vietnam searches surge 160% as AI reshapes travel planning

Google data for 2026 shows a record bounce-back in flight searches, declining fears of antisemitism abroad, and rising interest in safe spots and wellness trips.

Flight searches in Israel surged 30% compared to last year.
IDF soldiers in the West Bank.

Riot in West Bank as terrorists throw cinder blocks, stones at IDF soldiers, Israeli civilian

Among the items at a market in Cyprus, suitcases bearing flight tags and markings related to Ben Gurion Airport.

Security tag attached: Did lost Ben-Gurion Airport luggage end up in a Cyprus market?

Finland.

The European country strengthening ties with Israel – and Israelis are already discovering it


57 days until elections: Israelis abroad are already filling flights to Israel

Ahead of elections, the Fly&Vote initiative secures dedicated flights from New York and Lisbon following high demand and TAP route cancellations.

The flight information board at Ben Gurion Airport.

The surprising numbers behind Israelis' summer vacation habits

The Summer 2026 MAX Index reveals: A quarter of Israelis book flights last-minute, families are returning abroad, and young adults prefer Asia.

Petri Beach, Kefalonia, Greece.

Your Investments: What new olim can teach us about gratitude and entitlement

Say thank you when you receive good fortune and realize that there are no entitlements in life.

Ben-Gurion Airport, May 17, 2026

Where are Israelis escaping to during the holidays? Top destinations seeing a demand surge

Ahead of the High Holy Days, vacation demand has jumped 25%, with Seychelles, Mauritius, and Corfu leading as safety becomes a top traveler priority.

Le Morne Beach, Mauritius.

The new wave of Israeli hotels keeping vacationers in the country

We checked which new hotels opened in Israel this year. Four out of five are in Tel Aviv, each offering a completely unique concept.

Pool at Dizengoff 99 Hotel.

After unusual warning: Greece's message to Israeli tourists

Greece's Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni reassures Israelis after Jewry warning, stating the country guarantees the safety of all visitors.

Syros, where protests against Israeli tourists arriving on a cruise ship were recently held.

Travel abroad just like at home: The new way Israelis are skipping the airport hassle

Gett's new service lets Israelis book rides abroad in NIS via their existing app, launching in 26 countries and expanding to over 70 worldwide.

A new way for Israelis to book rides abroad - without downloading a local app.

Israelis continue flocking to malls: BIG's net profit surges 47%

BIG Shopping Centers posted a Q2 2026 net profit of NIS 366.3M with 100% mall occupancy as it expands operations across Israel and Europe.

BIG complex in Kiryat Gat.

Ofra Yitzhaki talks to ‘Post’ about new albums focusing on monumental musical figures - interview

As Bardanashvili aptly put it, Yitzhaki’s dedication is “a gift to everyone – to the audience, to the history of music, and especially to composers.”

OFRA YITZHAKI: ‘My primary drive is simply to record music I believe in deeply, on an artistic level.’

Israeli’s computer science olympiad gold medal revoked after displaying flag at awards ceremony

Team leader Ryvchin Ryvchin said the competition “was really great,” despite the incident, with three Israeli students winning gold and one bronze.

 Illustrative image of robots.