Israel's press in one place: Israel Hayom and Yedioth Ahronoth's Ynet, Haaretz — the country's oldest daily, founded 1918 — The Times of Israel and Jerusalem Post in English, Calcalist and Globes for business, and the Mako and Walla portals.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the oldest newspaper in Israel?
- Haaretz, founded in 1918, is Israel's oldest daily still in print, publishing in Hebrew and English.
- What are the most read newspapers in Israel?
- Israel Hayom, distributed free, and Yedioth Ahronoth with its Ynet portal have the widest reach.
- Which Israeli outlets publish in English?
- The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, Ynetnews and Haaretz English are the main English-language sources.
Israel has one of the world's most internationally significant and closely watched newspaper industries, with a vibrant bilingual media landscape that publishes primarily in Hebrew alongside a substantial English-language press that is widely read far beyond Israel's borders. Israeli newspapers serve a population of 9.5 million in one of the world's most strategically important regions, with media that reflect the country's diverse democratic society, complex geopolitical situation, and extraordinary technology sector — the original 'Start-Up Nation'.
Among the most widely read Israeli newspapers online is Israel Hayom, the country's most widely circulated free daily. Ynet (Yedioth Ahronoth) is the largest paid daily and most visited Israeli news portal. Haaretz — Israel's oldest newspaper — is the most internationally respected quality broadsheet. For English readers, The Times of Israel and The Jerusalem Post are the premier portals. For business, Calcalist and Globes are essential, with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange providing official market data. The international broadcaster i24NEWS broadcasts in English, French and Arabic.
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