Israeli population

Rosh Hashanah 2025: Israeli population crosses 10 million ahead of Jewish New Year

Jews and others account for roughly 7.76 million residents, or 78.5% of the total population, while Arabs number approximately 2.13 million, representing 21.5%.

|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS
Israelis enjoy Rosh Hashanah fair at a social complex in Jerusalem, September 19, 2025
Baby chews on a plastic toy

'Abigail', 'Muhammad' are most popular baby names in Israel 2024

This is the second consecutive year that Abigail has topped the list, with 1,137 babies named.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
FROM LEFT: Foreign Minister Israel Katz greets French counterpart Stephane Sejourne and British counterpart David Lammy in Jerusalem, in August. According to a poll, even center-left Israeli voters repudiate European pressures, says the writer.

Israelis don't care what the world thinks about the war- opinion

Israel faces global criticism amid the war, but a poll reveals sharp divides between right-wing and center-left views on how much Israelis really care.

|ByASIF EFRAT
THE WRITER addresses a conference in Milan. The trauma of October 7 spurred an unprecedented wave of solidarity and mutual support among Israelis, she notes.

How Israel ranks among the happiest nations despite constant turmoil - opinion

Despite conflicts, Israel ranks among the top 10 happiest countries. Discover the societal factors that foster resilience and community, boosting its happiness index.

|ByDR. LIRAZ MARGALIT

La créativité à l'état pur

Difficile à cerner, impossible à définir, incasable, inclassable, pluriel et singulier à la fois. Mais qui est le peuple d’Israël ?

MAY 12, 2015ByNATHALIE BLAU
Israéliens sur la promenade de Tel-Aviv

Les visages d’Israël

Grâce à des clichés pris sur le vif et des photos peu complaisantes, Axel Saxe palpe le pouls d’une société israélienne aux mille visages

MAY 7, 2014BySARAH LALOU
Cliche tire du livre Les Israeliens