| 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
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- IDF finds underground shaft near West Bank home of Hamas terrorist who killed two soldierson October 26, 2026
According to the IDF, the shaft was approximately 15 meters deep and relatively narrow. It was found near the terrorist’s home in the Hebron area of the West Bank.
- Man indicted on two rape counts following paid sexual encounter in Bat Yamon October 26, 2026
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- Two men found dead near Tel Aviv senior living center in suspected murder-suicideon October 26, 2026
A resident who lives nearby told Walla that the sound of the gunfire initially made her fear a terror attack.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv crushed by Real Madrid despite 15-point leadon October 26, 2026
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- Sheffi Paz, prominent Tel Aviv anti-illegal immigration activist, dies at 74on October 26, 2026
Paz died following a battle with cancer. The disease was diagnosed for the fourth time over the past month, after she had previously battled cancer on three occasions.
- Australian billionaire James Packer paid firm defending Netanyahu in trial over $1.25m. - reporton October 26, 2026
Packer declined to comment when approached by the Herald, which reported that he did not deny the payments. Hadad did not respond to the newspaper’s questions.
- Mandelblit resumes testimony as Netanyahu defense presses on investigation approvalson October 26, 2026
Mandelblit, who authorized the investigations and later approved the indictment, testified for the defense. Netanyahu’s lawyer, Amit Hadad, questioned him about what he permitted police to examine.
- For many Israeli voters, concerns over Israel's public image take a back seat in electionon October 26, 2026
Despite rising global hostility, the issue of Israel’s diplomacy, its image worldwide, and who is to blame for its deterioration is barely factoring into the fast-approaching election on Oct. 27.
- IDF veteran completes Hawaii Ironman race three years after losing leg in Gaza combaton October 26, 2026
After losing his leg in Gaza, IDF veteran Boris Shtonda completed Hawaii's grueling Ironman triathlon using a specialized running prosthetic, dedicating the race to wounded soldiers in rehabilitation
- Einhorn's consulting firm paid Urich over NIS 1 million for work with foreign countries - reporton October 25, 2026
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- IDF chief pushed back on Netanyahu order for ‘action’ against Iran, fearing political motiveson October 25, 2026
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- Behind the scenes on how IDF got its biggest ‘hasbara’ win of the war - exclusiveon October 25, 2026
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- Israel Police uncover, remove X accounts accused attempting to influence electionon October 25, 2026
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- Tel Aviv rivals run riot as Maccabi, Hapoel cruise to emphatic Premier League winson October 25, 2026
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- Netanyahu warns of sanctions, opponents warn of collapse: Who's scaring voters? - analysison October 25, 2026
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- Asher Grunis steps down from leading Submarine Affair commission due to health concernson October 25, 2026
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- Burning tires, halted traffic: Druze protesters block Route 6 days after Tel Aviv club attackon October 25, 2026
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- IDF seriously injures, fails to detain Palestinian accused of attempted ramming attack - reporton October 25, 2026
According to Army Radio, the incident occured on Friday near Kafr Dura, shortly after the fatal Hebron attack that killed Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem.
- IDF seals off homes of terrorists who committed fatal Hebron attack ahead of intended demolitionon October 25, 2026
In a separate Sunday statement, the IDF and Shin Bet announced they had apprehended a suspect allegedly intending to carry out a terror attack along a major road in the West Bank.
- Hospital delays, curfews as Israeli peace groups condemn displacements of Palestinians in Hebronon October 25, 2026
The IDF announced that its operation near the military checkpoint at the entrance to Hebron was aimed at locating terrorists and weapons and would include demolitions.
- Former chief military prosecutor selected to lead Nukhba prosecutionson October 25, 2026
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- Watch Live: Tel Aviv University Honorary Degrees Ceremony 2026on October 25, 2026
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