The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-tourists/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:32:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli tourists | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-tourists/ 32 32 New direct Tel Aviv-Manila route set to spur tourism and trade ties with Philippines https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-direct-tel-aviv-manila-route-set-to-spur-tourism-and-trade-ties-with-philippines/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:32:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3893395 Arkia to launch first nonstop flights ​between Tel Aviv and Manila on Jan. 3, 2027; Philippine ambassador says new route is springboard to free trade agreement with Israel

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]]> Thailand shortens visa-free stay for Israelis and other tourists from 60 to 30 days https://www.timesofisrael.com/thailand-shortens-visa-free-stay-for-israelis-and-other-tourists-from-60-to-30-days/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:42:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3889251 New regulations to take effect Sept. 15, covering travelers from 60 countries, including US, UK, Canada, France and Australia

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]]> Protest in Thailand’s Phuket targets misbehaving Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/protest-in-thailands-phuket-targets-misbehaving-israelis/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:32:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3888286 Demonstration drawing some 150 people to 'Save Phuket' reportedly includes signs with image of Israeli flag burning; protest comes amid Thai clampdown on disrespectful tourists

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]]> Israeli festivalgoer stabbed in Hungary, two arrested over drug suspicions https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-festivalgoer-stabbed-in-hungary-two-arrested-over-drug-suspicions/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:03:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3871430 Police don't indicate motive, but Ozora festival has history of violent incidents unrelated to identity; trance event draws tens of thousands each year, including many Israelis

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]]> Israelis say they were attacked by anti-Israel mob who stormed their hotel in Crete https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-say-they-were-attacked-by-anti-israel-mob-who-stormed-their-hotel-in-crete/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:11:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3869392 Tourists on Greek island say they were singing in Hebrew when assailants began shouting 'F*ck Israel,' 'Free Palestine' at them; one Israeli shot in head with air rifle

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]]> ‘Sorry, there are no Jews allowed’: Israelis denied booking at German hotel https://www.timesofisrael.com/sorry-there-are-no-jews-allowed-israelis-denied-booking-at-german-hotel/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:27:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835265 'Are we back in the 1930s?' asks Israeli consul general, sharing message sent by Hotel zum Hirschen in Lam, Bavaria; booking site removes hotel from listings after complaint filed

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]]> 10 Israelis deported from Thailand amid crackdown on foreign-linked crime — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/10-israelis-deported-from-thailand-amid-crackdown-on-foreign-linked-crime-report/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:04:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835069 Local media alleges the Israeli nationals were involved in extensive nominee company scheme involving 32 businesses, estimated to have caused over $6 million in damage

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]]> British tourists hurl antisemitic abuse at Israeli couple in Vietnam: ‘Rats running away’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-tourists-hurl-antisemitic-abuse-at-israeli-couple-in-vietnam-rats-running-away/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:34:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804659 Pair accuse fellow diners of genocide, cite white supremacist meme of mass expulsions of Jews; one says 'Viva Iran' before they sing 'Boom, boom Tel Aviv'

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]]> India sentences 3 to death for rape of Israeli and Indian women, killing of Indian man https://www.timesofisrael.com/india-sentences-3-to-death-for-rape-of-israeli-and-american-women-killing-of-indian-man/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:53:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3755865 Judge says 'extreme brutality' of crime merits punishment; in March 2025, the three attacked a group of 5 tourists stargazing near canal, pushed men into water, raped women

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]]> Chabad evicted from center in Kathmandu amid dispute with landlord https://www.timesofisrael.com/chabad-house-in-kathmandu-says-it-was-evicted-due-to-clear-antisemitism/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:36:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3726739 Emissaries say Nepali landlord told them explicitly to leave after months of demands, accusing him of antisemitism, but locals point to conflict over unpaid rent

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]]> Israeli man killed, son injured in Thailand motorcycle accident https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-man-killed-son-injured-in-thailand-motorcycle-accident/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:20:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3717263 Southeast Asian country, a popular travel destination for Israelis, consistently ranks as one of the world's most dangerous for road traffic

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]]> US plans to order tourists, including from Israel, to disclose social media histories https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-plans-to-order-tourists-including-from-israel-to-disclose-social-media-histories/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:10:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3710474 Under proposal, visitors from 42 visa-waiver countries, including Israel, UK and France, would be required to submit five years of social media activity before being granted entry

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]]> Israeli couple arrested in Thailand over public sex at popular waterfall https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-couple-arrested-in-thailand-over-public-sex-at-popular-waterfall/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:51:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3681932 Tourists charged with public obscenity after clip on social media shows them having midday sex on Ko Pha Ngan island

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]]> Israelis rescued from Nepal snowstorm: ‘There was panic, could have ended much worse’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-rescued-from-nepal-snowstorm-there-was-panic-could-have-ended-much-worse/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:17:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3676380 Around 150 trekkers realized they couldn't see route as weather in Everest region deteriorated; one person medivacked to nearby town; group stuck in village at lower altitude till conditions improve

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]]> Israeli man injured in reported clash with three Palestinian men in Athens https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-man-injured-in-reported-clash-with-three-palestinian-men-in-athens/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:20:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3641407 Greek media says Israeli man and woman clashed with Palestinians carrying plastic sticks and flagpoles; all five involved were taken to police station

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