^{U.S. Department of Statetravel.state.gov}Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Travel Advisory

In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their family members from traveling to certain areas of Israel, the Old City of Jerusalem, and the West Bank.

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^{Freedom Housefreedomhouse.org}Israel: Country Profile | Freedom House

Access Freedom House reports on Israel, see recent news and perspectives, and learn about our work in the country.

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^{IMJimj.org.il}The Israel museum, Jerusalem

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^{Visit Israelisrael.travel}The Perfect Vacation in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Visit Israel

Everything from gorgeous beaches and epic nightlife to amazing sites and sightsTel Aviv Jerusalem – 2019’s ultimate destination for an unforgettable sunny vacation- BOOK NOW!

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^{Avalon Projectavalon.law.yale.edu}The Avalon Project : Declaration of Israel’s Independence 1948

Pioneers, ma'pilim [(Hebrew) – immigrants coming to Eretz-Israel in defiance of restrictive legislation] and defenders, they made deserts bloom, revived the Hebrew language, built villages and towns, and created a thriving community controlling its own economy and culture, loving peace but …

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^{Worldometerworldometers.info}Israel Population (2026) – Worldometer

Population of Israel: current, historical, and projected population, growth rate, immigration, median age, total fertility rate (TFR), population density, urbanization, urban population, country's share of world population, and global rank. Data tables, maps, charts, and live population clock

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^{Council on Foreign Relationscfr.org}Israel | Council on Foreign Relations

Explore our collection of content on Israel

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^{HISTORYhistory.com}Israel – Facts, History & Conflicts | HISTORY

Israel is small country in the Middle East, located on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea and bordered by Eg…

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^{Pew Research Centerpewresearch.org}US views of Israel, Netanyahu more negative in 2026, especially among young adults | Pew Research Center

Views of Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu have grown more negative among U.S. adults, with majorities under 50 in both parties rating them poorly.

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^{Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protectglobalr2p.org}Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory – Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Israeli forces have perpetrated atrocity crimes in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing and genocide. Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups have also perpetrated atrocity crimes.

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^{Congress.govcongress.gov}Israel: Major Issues and U.S. Relations | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been at war with the Palestinian Sunni Islamist group Hamas (a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization, or FTO), which led attacks on that day from the Gaza Strip into Israel. The ongoing conflict and its expansion within the region—most notably between …

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^{Embassiesembassies.gov.il}Home | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

FM Sa’ar: “Our objectives are clear: We won't allow Hezbollah to realize its pre-war invasion plans · The leaders discussed deepening relations and advancing strategic cooperation between the two · President Herzog: “My dream is to get into a car and drive straight to Beirut, to visit that

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^{The Times of Israeltimesofisrael.com}Latest News | The Times of Israel

News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World

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^{The Jewish Agencyjewishagency.org}The Jewish Agency for Israel

Since 1929, The Jewish Agency for Israel has been working to secure a vibrant Jewish future

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^RUSIrusi.orgIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian Territories | Royal United Services Institute

We analyse the constantly evolving situation in Gaza and the security challenges faced as well as the enduring strategic partnership with the US.

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^{The Jerusalem Postjpost.com}Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem Post

Senior IDF official: No change in home front rules • US close to delivering Israeli "Gideon" KC-46 refueling aircraft • IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon

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^{Human Rights Watchhrw.org}Israel/Palestine | Country Page | World | Human Rights Watch

Just before 5 p.m. on October 13th the seven journalists from Reuters, Agence France-Presse and Al Jazeera congregated in Alma Al-Shaab in southern Lebanon, roughly one to two kilometers from the Israeli border.

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^{Council on Foreign Relationscfr.org}U.S. Aid to Israel in Four Charts | Council on Foreign Relations

Israel has long been the leading recipient of U.S. foreign aid, including military assistance. That aid has come under heightened scrutiny over the course of Israel’s conflicts with Hamas and Iran.

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^{Al Jazeeraaljazeera.com}Iran war updates: US says offensive phase over, Tehran won’t control Hormuz | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

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