| Area Total | 20,770 sq km |
| Climate | temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas |
| Natural Resources | timber, potash, copper ore, natural gas, phosphate rock, magnesium bromide, clays, sand |
| Imports | $68.61 billion (2017 est.) partners: US 11.7%, China 9.5%, Switzerland 8%, Germany 6.8%, UK 6.2%, Belgium 5.9%, Netherlands 4.2%, Turkey 4.2%, Italy 4% (2017) |
| Exports | $58.67 billion (2017 est.) partners: US 28.8%, UK 8.2%, Hong Kong 7%, China 5.4%, Belgium 4.5% (2017) |
| Government | parliamentary democracy |
| Capital | Jerusalem |
| Population | 8.4 million (July 2018 est.) |
| Ethnicity | Jewish 74.4% (of which Israel-born 76.9%, Europe/America/Oceania-born 15.9%, Africa-born 4.6%, Asia-born 2.6%), Arab 20.9%, other 4.7% (2018 est.) |
| Language | Hebrew (official), Arabic (used officially for Arab minority), English (most commonly used foreign language) |
News about Israel
- Funeral procession for St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili departs Camp Shura, crowds gather in Negevon January 28, 2026
Crowds are already lining the route from central Israel to the Gvili’s hometown of Meitar in the Negev.
- Baby dies at unlicensed Bnei Brak daycare, worker detained by police for further questioningon January 28, 2026
Israel Police launched an investigation at the location and collected evidence, while the daycare worker who was in charge of the baby was arrested for questioning.
- Herzog announces visit to Australia, will meet Australian Jews, political leaders during tripon January 28, 2026
President Isaac Herzog will be traveling to Australia from February 8 to February 12, where he will meet with Jewish leaders, victims of the Bondi Beach massacre, and Australian politicians.
- Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight amid threats from climate crisis and AIby Associated Press on January 28, 2026
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- Israel plans large camp for Palestinians in southern Gaza, retired general sayson January 27, 2026
He does not speak on behalf of the IDF, which declined to comment. The Prime Minister's Office did not immediately provide comment on any plans to build a camp in Rafah.
- ‘Hamnet’ is Oscar-bait about Shakespeare's free-spirited wife - reviewon January 27, 2026
- Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi drafton January 27, 2026
By law, if the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
- Court freezes order requiring journalist Omri Assenheim to hand over raw interview footageon January 27, 2026
In a short decision issued on Tuesday, Judge Ami Kobo ordered that the enforcement of the magistrate’s ruling be stayed until at least February 1.
- Suspected terror infiltration determined false alarm, was Jordanian Border Police operationon January 27, 2026
The red alert in Paran was the result of Jordanian border police officers chasing criminals into Israeli territory.
- Netanyahu claims IDF Gaza losses due to lack of ammunition, Trump improved situationon January 27, 2026
- Former IDF officer says key to AI is still 'person behind the algorithm' at Cybertech conferenceon January 27, 2026
- Hamas will only discuss disarmament after Rafah Crossing opens, sources tell 'Post' - exclusiveon January 27, 2026
The crossing will be run by Palestinian personnel who are not affiliated with the Palestinian Authority and do not wear PA uniforms, alongside European Union observers from the EUBAM mission.
- Shutdown of Army Radio is 'political move,' lawmakers warn panel ahead of High Court hearingon January 27, 2026
The move also drew swift criticism from Attorney General Baharav-Miara, who warned it could amount to an unlawful effort to undermine public broadcasting and freedom of expression.
- Ahead of High Court hearing, legal advisory warns closure of Army Radio threatens press freedomon January 27, 2026
The filing states that in recent years these trends have intensified, producing “a growing and tangible impact on the freedom of the press."
- 2026 budget reading puts government at risk, after months of ideological sparring - analysison January 27, 2026
If the vote is postponed, or if the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties choose not to support it and it falls, then for all intents and purposes the government will fall with it.
- Ramadan will show if clan clashes are really over, say Hebron residentson January 27, 2026
Sources noted that representatives of several families offered to “take measures against any member who acts independently or takes the law into their own hands.
- Bring them all home: Israel's 12-year fight to ensure every hostage is rescued from Gaza - featureon January 27, 2026
To celebrate this day and honor those who have fallen, The Jerusalem Post has created a timeline in remembrance of the national struggle to finally bring every hostage home.
- WATCH: IDF releases footage, pictures from Ran Gvili rescue missionon January 27, 2026
- Jewish world marks first day with no hostages in Gaza by shedding symbols of supporton January 27, 2026
The return of Ran Gvili’s body on Monday ended a two-and-a-half-year advocacy campaign to return the roughly 250 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
- WATCH: Hostages Square countdown clock stopped after 843 dayson January 27, 2026
Gvili's return marks the end of the saga of returning all live and deceased hostages taken by Hamas on October 7.
- WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists, underground terror infrastructure, in southern Lebanonon January 27, 2026
Earlier on Tuesday, the IDF killed another Hezbollah operative in the Deir Qanoun area of southern Lebanon who was also acting in violation of the ceasefire.
- 'No reasonable person can get used to it': IDF commander on recovering Gvili's remains - interviewon January 27, 2026
Gvili was killed in battle fighting infiltrating Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, after saving the lives of partygoers fleeing the Nova music festival in Re’im and defending Kibbutz Alumim.
- Israel's judicial reform legislation blitz will reach Supreme Court, chief justice warnson January 27, 2026
In a rare radio interview with KAN Reshet Bet marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Amit addressed the deepening constitutional crisis surrounding the government’s judicial reform agenda.
- Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors accuse PM of tailoring narrative on Elovich ties in Case 4000on January 27, 2026
“You say things according to the narrative you want to create,” Tirosh told Netanyahu, arguing that his courtroom testimony diverged from how the relationship was described in legal filings.
- World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Dayby Vanessa Gera on January 27, 2026
People across Europe and beyond are commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day




