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Thailand to halve visa-free stay for Israeli tourists starting September 15

The change places Israel among 60 countries and territories whose citizens will continue to receive visa-free entry to Thailand, but for a shorter period.

Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.
A drone view shows mud covering buildings and property following devastating floods at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 27, 2026.

Israeli among hundreds still missing in Nepal after catastrophic flood, death toll nears 600

MYKONOS VIEWS: Clear waters, yachts.

Half of Israel is in Mykonos - and the Greek island has noticed

Koh Samui.

Thailand issues arrest warrants for 20 Israelis in sweeping Koh Samui business crackdown


Philippine ambassador targets surge in Israeli tourism through direct air link

The Philippine Ambassador placed increasing Israeli tourism to the Philippines at the top of her agenda, aiming to boost Israel’s approximately 25,000 tourists to the country to 35,000 annually.

Islands of the bay and mountains, Palawan, Philippines

Birthright gears up for winter as 10,000 visitors expected in Israel, from America to Europe

“Birthright Israel is the strongest bridge young Jews have today to deepen their identity, strengthen their resilience, and build a personal understanding,” said Gidi Mark, CEO of Birthright.

Newly arrived visitors from the US.

Clashes break out in Italian port town between Israeli tourists, pro-Palestinian protesters

In one video shared by Italian daily La Repubblica, a group of alleged Israeli tourists can be seen performing the Roman salute, swearing, and mimicking a throat-slitting gesture. 

Protesters march against the Israeli football team during a pro-Palestinian demonstration ahead of the Italy v Israel match, October 14, 2025.

Cyprus court found Azeri man guilty of conspiracy to murder Israelis, terrorism charges dropped

The Nicosia Criminal Court sentenced 42-year-old Orhan Asadov to six and a half years for conspiracy to murder, with his release date expected for 2026.

Cypriot police secure the area outside the Great Synagogue of Larnaca.

Thai authorities find remains of missing Israeli tourist Sagi Mor after he drowned while saving son

Sagi Mor dived into the sea to rescue his son, who was being carried away by strong currents

Sagi Mor and his family.

Lebanese media outraged after Israeli travel influencer recorded speaking Hebrew in Beirut

Going by the name Avi Gold, the influencer recorded himself walking around Beirut’s Zaitunay Bay a day before he flew to Damascus.

Avi Gold (L) gifting Bechor Sinmentov (R) with a shofar in Damascus.

Israeli tourist arrested in Thailand after ammo found in luggage at Phuket International Airport 

The unnamed 26-year-old was found to be carrying a magazine containing 29 5.56 mm bullets.

Police officers work near the covered body of a gunman at the crime scene after a shooting incident at a market, where people were killed, including the gunman who took his own life, in Bangkok, Thailand, July 28, 2025.

Israeli couple arrested in Thailand over waterfall romp recorded by angry locals

The couple’s intimate activities were recorded by locals and have since been leaked online.

Hikers walk towards a waterfall at the Oeschinensee as rock falls from the Spitzen Stein threatens the village amid climate change and warming permafrost pose increasing challenges in Kandersteg, Switzerland, June 26, 2025 (illustrative)

Thai authorities crack down on Israeli visa overstays, illegal work

Israeli tourists on Koh Phangan face arrests and scrutiny as Thai authorities clamp down on visa abuse and illegal business activity linked to foreign nationals.

 Police officers stand guard before the start of the funeral procession for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej before the Royal Cremation Ceremony in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, October 26, 2017

Four Israeli soldiers arrested in Thailand for drug possession

During the arrest the men reportedly told Koh Phangan authorities that they were celebrating the end of the Israel-Hamas War.

 Koh Mak, Thailand