The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/americans-in-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Americans in Israel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/americans-in-israel/ 32 32 A stronger shekel has become a pressing problem for Americans building lives in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-stronger-shekel-has-become-a-pressing-problem-for-americans-building-lives-in-israel/ Wed, 27 May 2026 00:16:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831126 Drop in purchasing power hits expats who've maintained financial ties to the US, while weakened dollar also affects exporters and nonprofits, who receive much of their funding from abroad

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]]> US State Department helping almost 500 Americans seeking to evacuate from Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-state-department-helping-almost-500-americans-seeking-to-evacuate-from-israel/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:53:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3768344 With commercial options limited, assistant secretary of state says US 'actively securing military aircraft and charter flights for American citizens who wish to leave' the region

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]]> In first, US embassy to provide consular services at pop-ups in 2 West Bank settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-us-embassy-to-provide-consular-services-at-pop-ups-in-west-bank-settlements/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:21:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3761698 Pop-ups to be held in Efrat, which has a large number of US citizens, and Haredi town of Beitar Illit; consular service events also to take place in Ramallah, several Israeli cities

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]]> Police arrest two US yeshiva students who photographed sensitive security site https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-said-to-arrest-two-us-yeshiva-students-who-photographed-sensitive-security-site/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:50:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3625230 Both men freed after Jerusalem judge rejects police request to extend detention by 5 days; suspects' lawyer says they are 'innocent passersby,' claims facility gate left unlocked

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]]> For some Americans living in Israel, this week’s elections conjure 2016 deja vu https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-some-americans-living-in-israel-this-weeks-elections-conjure-2016-deja-vu/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 09:21:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2867201 Left-leaning immigrants who moved during Trump era are surprised to encounter the radical politics they thought they left behind, while other new arrivals are happy with outcome

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]]> US Christian pilgrims quarantined near Bethlehem turn to prayer, kinship https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-christian-pilgrims-quarantined-near-bethlehem-turn-to-prayer-kinship/ Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:42:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2254944 'It’s not a great situation, but we’re trying to make the best of it,' says Alabama pastor whose group is in isolation in the West Bank

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]]> Launch of Amazon’s Hebrew storefront offers American expats a taste of home https://www.timesofisrael.com/launch-of-amazons-hebrew-storefront-offers-american-expats-a-taste-of-home/ Mon, 30 Dec 2019 02:07:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2210042 The ability to obtain products they otherwise couldn't get, at a discount compared to local goods, is causing US immigrants to change their buying habits -- and the Israeli market

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]]> US warns of Palestinian attacks on anniversary of Jerusalem embassy move https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-warns-of-palestinian-attacks-on-anniversary-of-jerusalem-embassy-move/ Tue, 14 May 2019 06:58:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2075013 Americans advised to be alert, avoid demonstrations and follow Israeli authorities' instructions ahead of Nakba Day protests, Eurovision

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]]> Americans in Tel Aviv to join US student protest for gun control https://www.timesofisrael.com/americans-in-tel-aviv-to-join-us-student-protest-for-gun-control/ Fri, 23 Mar 2018 09:31:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1816093 Survivors of Florida shooting to rally with expats outside US embassy in Israel at one of 800 rallies globally in support of 'March for Our Lives'

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]]> Reduced taxes for US expats? https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/residency-based-taxation-americans-living-in-israel-may-soon-see-benefits/ Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:34:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1735358 Sure, they're a sure thing, but with residency-based taxation, Americans living in Israel may catch a break

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]]> American-Israelis to hold anti-Trump ‘sister rally’ in Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/american-israelis-to-hold-anti-trump-sister-rally-in-tel-aviv/ Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:31:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1543700 In solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington, a local Facebook group is organizing a protest on the day after the inauguration

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]]> World Series ignites old passions among West Bank’s American Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-series-ignites-old-passions-among-west-banks-american-jews/ Wed, 02 Nov 2016 10:39:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1490530 US citizens, who make up 15% of the settler population, keep love of baseball alive in heart of disputed territory

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]]> US appeals court tosses out $654 million verdict against PLO https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-appeals-court-tosses-out-654-million-verdict-against-plo/ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 18:04:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1454846 Judges say they lack jurisdiction to rule on terror attacks in Israel because they were not aimed at Americans

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]]> Trump campaign opens 3rd Israeli office in Ramat Gan https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-campaign-opens-3rd-israeli-office-in-ramat-gan/ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:14:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1451564 Headquarters in Tel Aviv suburb to join Jerusalem, Modiin branches; fourth center planned for West Bank

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]]> Why did Trump launch a Twitter feed in Hebrew? https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-did-donald-trump-launch-a-twitter-feed-in-hebrew/ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:47:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1446675 Republican presidential nominee seeks to boost campaign support among believed 300,000 eligible US voters in Israel

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