Israel Sees More Than 50% Increase in Foreign Tourists in January
Israel saw a 50%+ surge in foreign tourists in January 2026, with 124,700 visitors, a significant rebound after the Gaza war ended. US visitors led arrivals.
















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Israel saw a 50%+ surge in foreign tourists in January 2026, with 124,700 visitors, a significant rebound after the Gaza war ended. US visitors led arrivals.
Hundreds of Israeli civilians attempted to approach the Gaza fence in a closed military zone, with some crossing into the obstacle area. IDF forces prevented.
IMF delegation completes Israel meetings, submits initial report to Finance Minister & Bank of Israel Governor. Final annual report on Israeli economy expected.
Israel's COGAT agency refutes Hamas claims about a 7-year-old Gaza boy denied medical treatment, stating his exit was never requested.
Israeli AI startup Caura.ai unveils PeerRank, a new framework where AI models autonomously rank each other, outperforming self-assessment and identifying.
Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel's security chief, was indicted for wartime Gaza smuggling, assisting the enemy, bribery, and fraud. He allegedly funneled NIS.
Israel launches a NIS 250 million tender for a new Greater Tel Aviv transportation hub, integrating buses, light rail, and park-and-ride facilities by 2028.
Israel's military launched the Douglas Unit on Feb 5, integrating soldiers with disabilities into the IDF. Maayan Mangadi, autistic, received her uniform.
A Jerusalem court sentenced Elimelech Stern, 22, to three years in prison for spying for Iran during wartime, a landmark ruling setting a key benchmark for.
Israeli authorities seized 30 tons of unlicensed Palestinian dates and 720kg of meat near Jerusalem, uncovering forged documents and lack of veterinary.