The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israelis-abroad/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:28:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israelis abroad | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israelis-abroad/ 32 32 ‘Are you a baby killer?’: Israeli couple harassed by employee at California hotel https://www.timesofisrael.com/are-you-a-baby-killer-israeli-couple-harassed-by-employee-at-california-hotel/ Sat, 23 May 2026 17:48:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3828955 Hotel staffer repeatedly asks pair if they served in IDF and calls them 'baby killers,' as antisemitic and anti-Israel attitudes surge in US

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]]> New Hebrew press in Berlin seeks to build literary home outside of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-hebrew-press-in-berlin-seeks-to-build-literary-home-outside-of-israel/ Wed, 06 May 2026 05:14:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3816623 Founders of Altneuland, the first such publishing house since the Jewish state's inception, embrace Israeli writers - and readers - while spurning government funding

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]]> Israeli hiker found dead in Japan after 5-day search https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-hiker-found-dead-in-japan-after-5-day-search/ Wed, 06 May 2026 01:39:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817142 Remains of Tevel Shabtai located after she went missing on Mount Asahi, where freezing temperatures and high winds complicated rescue operation

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]]> Thai police raid illegal school run by Iranian couple, find 89 Israeli kids enrolled https://www.timesofisrael.com/thai-police-raid-illegal-school-run-by-iranian-couple-find-89-israeli-kids-enrolled/ Sun, 03 May 2026 05:11:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3815120 Thai security agency says raid came after complaints of 'foreigners operating businesses that could threaten national security'; 2 Iranians and a Thai national arrested, charged

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]]> 40 Israelis detained at Moscow airport, reportedly over war with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/40-israelis-detained-in-moscow-airport-reportedly-over-war-with-iran/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:12:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806403 Israel confirms incident, says it immediately contacted Russian authorities to secure release of travelers, who say they were told that any enemy of Tehran is 'our enemy as well'

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]]> Israeli reportedly held for nine days in Dubai due to mistaken identity https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-reportedly-held-for-nine-days-in-dubai-due-to-mistaken-identity/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:47:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3731494 Authorities hold man believing he owed money for a rental car, offered to pay for missed flight once matter was clarified; attorney pans Israeli diplomats for poor response

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]]> In India, a Jewish home becomes a place for traumatized Israelis and others to breathe https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-india-a-jewish-home-becomes-a-place-for-traumatized-israelis-and-others-to-breathe/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:48:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3597894 After traveling the world, Maayan and Ashriel Ashush opened Bet Halev in the beach town of Varkala, welcoming thousands of Jews, non-Jews and those bearing scars from October 7

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]]> Ahead of holidays, Israel warns of Iran-backed terror threats to Israelis and Jews abroad https://www.timesofisrael.com/ahead-of-holidays-israel-warns-of-iran-backed-terror-threats-to-israelis-and-jews-abroad/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:07:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3641479 National Security Council assessment says Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and other groups remain motivated to target Jews, Israelis; singles out October 7 anniversary

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]]> Booking.com drops two guesthouses that refused to accept Israeli visitors https://www.timesofisrael.com/booking-com-drops-two-guesthouses-that-refused-to-accept-israeli-visitors/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:37:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632383 Tourist was told by Naples hotel she can't reserve if she served in Gaza or backs Netanyahu; traveler in Bosnia refused hostel entry

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]]> Israel evacuates diplomats from UAE after identifying heightened security risk https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-evacuates-diplomats-from-uae-after-identifying-heightened-security-risk/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:41:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3611196 Those called back include beleaguered ambassador, as National Security Council raises travel warning due to belief that terror groups have increased efforts to harm Israelis

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]]> Making odyssey back home by boat, stranded Israelis navigate war, sea and sirens https://www.timesofisrael.com/making-odyssey-back-home-by-boat-stranded-israelis-navigate-war-sea-and-sirens/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:18:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3580845 With air travel iffy, many stuck in Cyprus have opted for sailboats or other vessels plying the Mediterranean, but some warn the long journey can be more peril than pleasure cruise

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]]> Israelis stranded abroad should ‘enjoy’ extra away time, transport minister says https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-stranded-abroad-should-enjoy-extra-away-time-transport-minister-says/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:11:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3575039 Regev says bringing back roughly 100,000 Israelis will take time, to mitigate risk of planes being attacked; Israelis seeking to leave will not yet be allowed to

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]]> Foreign Ministry says embassies closed, urges Israelis abroad to register locations https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-ministry-says-embassies-closed-urges-israelis-abroad-to-register-locations/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:10:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3571766 After Israel launches military operation against Iran's nuclear program, government tells citizens outside the country to avoid displaying Jewish, Israeli symbols

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]]> Israeli found dead in Crete after apparent accident; Israeli hiker missing in India https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-found-dead-in-crete-after-apparent-accident-israeli-hiker-missing-in-india/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:48:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3569462 Michal Peleg, 65, tripped and fell off a cliff, her family believes; meanwhile, US-Israeli Samuel Vengrinovich, 44, from Jaffa, is missing after hiking in rough weather Friday

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]]> Israelis fleeing post-Oct. 7 instability receive warm welcome from Jews in chilly Toronto https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-fleeing-post-oct-7-instability-receive-warm-welcome-from-jews-in-chilly-toronto/ Sun, 11 May 2025 22:08:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3544750 Even as antisemitism is on the rise in Canada, war-weary sabras are flocking to Toronto, where its large Jewish and Israeli communities are rolling out the welcome wagon

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