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Israel launches discounted winter passport rates

Seasonal rates begin November 1 and run through February 2026, offering significant savings for online applicants, including first-time passports and renewals for adults and minors; discounts also apply to eligible soldiers and reservists

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.31.25

Israeli passport drops in global ranking amid war-linked travel curbs, US slips to historic low

Israel drops to 20th in Henley passport index, down two spots; US exits top 10 for first time in two decades; which country ranks No. 1?

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.15.25

Without a ticket or passport: 13-year-old sneaks onto El Al plane and is removed just before takeoff

Security failure re at Ben Gurion Airport: Israel Airports Authority is investigating how the boy managed to pass all the inspection stages without having the appropriate documents; El Al: 'The boy was safely removed from the plane before takeoff'

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.08.25

Despite war, global criticism, Israeli passport remains strong in world ranking

Israelis can travel to 168 destinations without a visa; Despite losing visa-free access to two countries, Israel’s passport rose from 19th to 18th in the Henley Index; Singapore tops the list with 193

Ynet | 07.22.25

Year of war weakens Israel’s global passport ranking

Dubai-based Arton Capital ranks Israel’s passport 50th, down from 25th in 2023; US also drops, now lowest among G-7 nations; 'Trump’s incoming administration has all the motivation to make US passport great again'

Itamar Eichner | 12.20.24

יהושע שוקי טרטקובסקי אזרח ישראלי נעצר בלבנון

Israeli arrested after entering Lebanon with journalists deported to U.S.

Joshua Tartakovsky, who had previously visited Beirut on multiple occasions, was detained by Lebanese authorities after discovering an Israeli passport in his belongings; After the United States intervened, he was deported

Itamar Eichner | 10.10.24

Israeli man posing as an investigative journalist arrested in Beirut

Joshua Tartakovsky entered Lebanon using a British passport and presented himself as an investigative journalist, but after exhibiting erratic behavior he was detained by local police who found an Israeli passport among his belongings

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 10.09.24

Maldives entry ban on Israeli visitors hits snag over Palestinian passport holders

While tiny island nation set to suspend entry for Israeli passport holders due to Gaza war, decision postponed after discovering many Palestinians also hold Israeli passports

Itamar Eichner | 06.16.24

New Austrian law opens doors to European passports

In 2020, changes to Austrian citizenship laws created new opportunities for many Israelis to obtain Austrian passports

Adv. Hila Pincu | 05.29.24

Elusive passport: Portugal makes it harder for Jews seeking EU citizenship

Under the new legislation, Jewish individuals who are descendants of those expelled from Spain will be required not just to demonstrate connections to Portugal, but also to reside in the country for a minimum period of three years

Itamar Eichner | 02.26.24

Jewish community versus Portuguese government: Claims damages of 10 million euros and demands apology

Portuguese passport affair: Charges against members of the Jewish community were completely dropped, now they are suing for millions for damage to their good name and the harm they suffered

Itamar Eichner | 12.20.23

Israelis flock to obtain foreign passports

Countries including France, Romania and Portugal say the number of requests from citizens of Israel reach a number never seen before

Itamar Eichner | 08.23.23

Investment migration mitigates political volatility for Israeli families

In an increasingly precarious and unpredictable world, Investment migration programs offer an invaluable source of stability by allowing investors to mitigate risks that threaten their wealth, lifestyles and legacies, and to create new opportunities for themselves and their families across a range of destinations worldwide

Dan Marconi, head of Henley & Partners Tel Aviv | 07.02.23

'We felt as if the Inquisition had returned': Porto's Jewish community ill at ease after passport scandal

The court in Portugal dismissed the allegations against local Jewish leaders, and the controversy surrounding the granting of citizenship rights fizzled into nothing; However, community members are still waiting for an official apology; 'Portuguese authorities conducted a Soviet-style antisemitic attack against us'

Itamar Eichner | 06.25.23

נשיא רוסיה פוטין משתתף מרחוק בטקס לחתימה על הסכם בניית קו רכבת ראשת-אסטרה עם איראן

New Russian passport law hurts Aliyah

Law signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin will prevent military-age men from leaving Russia and oblige anyone who has received a conscription or service order to surrender his passport

Itamar Eichner | 06.13.23

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