Israeli departures abroad surge in September 2025, with over 1 million Israelis traveling compared to previous years. Is this a new trend?
Jerusalem, 21 October, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that in September 2025 1,050,400 Israelis went abroad, compared to 751,600 in September 2024 and 1,102,100 in September 2023 (before the October 7 massacre).
90% of departures were by air (946,000)
In the months of January – September 2025, 7,113,600 Israelis went abroad, compared to 5,542,800 in the same period of 2024).
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