Abroad

First Israeli ballots cast as diplomats vote abroad from New Zealand to New York

Once cast and collected, the physical ballots will be transferred to Israel to be counted as a standard part of the upcoming elections.

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.
THE NUMBER of Israelis moving abroad has risen in recent years.

A temporary move abroad can carry lasting legal consequences for Israelis - interview

A travel eSIM can turn staying connected abroad from a last-minute hassle into one less thing to worry about.

The best eSIM providers for international travel in 2026

Paraguayan Ambassador to Israel Alejandro Rubin Cymerman speaks to The Media Line, September 1, 2026.

'Israel needs its supporters to be here': Paraguay’s ambassador seeks lasting ties


Is this the sim that will make surfing abroad easier for you?

Surfing the web abroad with an eSim is still not a simple matter. Meet the eSim from Nisim, which, beyond its amusing name, also claims to offer easier operation and reduced prices.

 Nisim

Israeli tourists abroad must learn how to share the country's story - opinion

Israel should turn tourism into a national public diplomacy project and collaborate with organizations dedicated to Israeli advocacy and develop a model equipping travelers with tools for engagement.

 Policemen detain a person after youth clashed with Israeli football supporters, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 8, 2024.

From expensive packages to ESIM: How can you save on cellular plans abroad?

Especially this year, many travelers are looking for ways to cut expenses, particularly on cellular packages. We examined which provider offers the cheapest package.

 How can you save on cellular plans abroad?

Quarter of Jewish Israelis, 40% of Arab Israelis contemplate emigration amid political crisis

A report from the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) highlights the expressed interest of both Jewish and Arab Israelis in leaving the country over political turmoil.

 Travelers are seen at the departure hall of the Ben-Gurion Airport on April 4, 2023; illustrative

Israel recommends that its citizens avoid the Maldives

The Foreign Ministry recommended that Israelis in the Maldives evacuate as quickly as possible.

 General view of a beach at Olhuveli island in Maldives

Rescue mission saves 13 Israelis from Ethiopia conflict

Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer said that Israel is closely following the state of emergency in Ethiopia due to conflicts in the Amhara region.

 A Tigrayan Militia member stands next to construction machinery destroyed during the fighting between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) allied with Amhara Special Forces and Eritrean Defence Forces (EDF) on the outskirts of Samre, Ethiopia.

A letter to a daughter doing national service abroad in Israel

“I don’t want to give any advice to a 19-year-old, because I want a 19-year-old to make mistakes and learn from them. Make mistakes, just make sure they’re your mistakes."

A woman waves a large Israeli flag as people watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Five gadgets you better take on your next trip abroad

With airlines charging more for luggage and reducing the size and weight of checked-in and carry-on luggage, a lightweight suitcase can give you more than two extra kilograms of luggage.

 THE BOBBY Hero Bag.

More Israeli citizens are comfortable leaving the Promised Land - opinion

In the past, emigration from Israel was perceived as a sign of weakness and an act of prioritizing personal and material aspirations over collective commitment.

UNAFFORDABLE for some Israelis, no matter how much they work they can’t afford to live well in the country and have considered moving abroad.

Two Israelis rescued from a forest fire in Laos - report

The Laotian rescue forces were coordinating with the Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry throughout the rescue, the report said.

 A view of the Mekong river bordering Thailand and Laos is seen from the Thai side in Nong Khai, Thailand, October 29, 2019. Picture taken October 29, 2019.