Pilgrim
Tourism rebounds with 1.3 million visitors in 2025, led by US, France and UK
The leading countries of origin were the United States with 400,000 tourists, followed by France with 159,000 and the United Kingdom with 95,000.
Christmas returns to Nazareth, marking a gradual revival of the city's Christian tourism
Ben-Gvir visits Hebron amid increased security deployment at holy site
One hundred Druze sheikhs to be allowed into Israel from Syria to visit shrine - report
Muslims at haj gather on Mount Arafat to atone for sins
For others, the pilgrimage is a form of relief.
IDF prepares for crossing of 10,000 Palestinians through Jordan to Mecca
"I am pleased to announce that we are prepared to welcome the pilgrims to the Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca," stated Khatib.
Israel’s Christian friends
After Sukkot, the pilgrims will pay a solidarity visit to Israel’s border with Gaza, where they will hold a ceremony with community leaders from the Eshkol Region.
Israel’s Christian friends
After Sukkot, the pilgrims will pay a solidarity visit to Israel’s border with Gaza, where they will hold a ceremony with community leaders from the Eshkol Region.
Jewish pilgrimage in West Bank a rare sign of Israeli-Palestinian cooperation
Out of a bus guarded by Israeli troops emerge Jewish pilgrims, on a visit to the ruins of a Byzantine-era synagogue entrusted to Palestinian security forces.
WATCH: Pilgrims face closed doors at Church of the Holy Sepulchre
"We came here all the way from Chicago, ten thousand miles, hoping to see where Christ died and we were so disappointed," says upset tourist.
Soldier injured in West Bank car ramming attempt near popular baptism site
The driver attempted to flee to the Allenby Bridge, on the border with Jordan, but was arrested by authorities.
Hundreds commemorate Jewish sage at his tomb in southern Israel
The pilgrimage to the mystic's tomb is held on the Jewish-calendar anniversary of his death and part of the memorial ritual involves faithful prostrating themselves on his grave stone.
Passages – ‘Birthright’ for Christian college students
"The majority come because they are committed Christians, they want to see the Bible come alive."
Record breaking 20% increase in Christmas pilgrims to Israel expected
Tourism Ministry: Over 3.5 million tourists in 2017 – 500,000 more than previous year.
