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U.S. Tourist Visits to Israel Jump 73% in June

8/17/2026

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Israel hosted 32,500 U.S. tourists in June 2026, a 73 % increase from June 2025.
In July 2026, 36,600 U.S. tourists visited, up 15 % from July 2025.
The rise follows two years of war, flight cancellations and travel warnings that had deterred Americans.
Alan Weinstock, a Connecticut resident, postponed trips because of the war and prices, then after quitting his job he spent three weeks in Israel with his family.

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Israel hosted 32,500 U.S. tourists in June 2026, a 73 % increase from June 2025.
In July 2026, 36,600 U.S. tourists visited, up 15 % from July 2025.
The rise follows two years of war, flight cancellations and travel warnings that had deterred Americans.
Alan Weinstock, a Connecticut resident, postponed trips because of the war and prices, then after quitting his job he spent three weeks in Israel with his family.