Israelis

'15 minutes of magic': Liel Abada shines with stunning MLS hat-trick

Following a show-stopping performance for Charlotte FC, Abada brought his season tally to 8 goals: "Confidence returned, the feeling is special." Idan Toklomati also earned high praise.

A debut. Abada.
Tamar Krigel holds up an Israeli flag on she waits to check in for Israeli airline El Al’s nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, Oct. 25, 2026. Her shirt reads, "Flight for change."

‘A national emergency’: Bay Area Israelis fly home to vote in pivotal election

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

Israelis put voting first as overseas travel declines ahead of election, data shows

The Marvel Studios logo is projected on screen during the Walt Disney Studios special presentation during CinemaCon 2022 at Caesars Palace on April 27, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada; Illustrative.

Marvel plans to collaborate with Israeli writers on new 'Zodiac' series draws online backlash


Israeli man charged with plotting terrorist attack on data center in Ra’anana

The charges cover preparation for a terrorist act involving explosives, a weapons offense for terrorist purposes, and receiving training or instruction for terrorist purposes.

Border Police officers from the Jerusalem Envelope unit raid the Palestinian village of Bir Nabala, near Ramallah, during an early morning counterterrorism operation to arrest suspects, September 15, 2026.

Housing costs top young Israelis’ election concerns, security trails far behind - poll

A new Israel 2050 survey published Wednesday night found that economic and social issues, led by housing affordability, top young voters' priorities ahead of the elections.

View of the Southern Israeli city of Beer Sheva, as it seen from Dudaim landfills, in southern Israel on January 22, 2022.

Anthropic cancels $6B acquisition of Israeli AI start-up Decart following due diligence

Bloomberg report: After weeks of due diligence and advanced negotiations, AI giant Anthropic has decided not to go ahead with its acquisition of Israeli start-up Decart.

Decart founders Dean Leitersdorf and Moshe Shalev.

Israeli woman attacked overnight at Paris hotel, Foreign Ministry says

An Israeli woman in her 80s was attacked at a Paris hotel, with the Foreign Ministry saying its officials are maintaining contact with her and her family as the case is handled.

 Illustrative: A police officer waits outside the courtroom at the courthouse in Paris, March 31, 2025.

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.

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

Two 19-year-old Palestinian citizens of the West Bank were killed, and one was seriously injured by IDF fire during the disturbance, Ynet reported.

IDF soldiers in the West Bank.

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

Ben-Gurion Airport luggage with security tags was spotted for sale in a Cyprus market, raising questions over its origin.

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

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

As Finland cuts UNRWA funds and boosts Israel security ties, it emerges as a top destination - from the Northern Lights to lakes and saunas.

Finland.

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.