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Israel, Colombia to Mutually Exempt Citizens from Visa Requirements Starting September 1

Citizens of Israel and Colombia will no longer require visas to travel between the two nations, effective September 1, following an agreement by foreign.

August 20, 2026 at 1:07 pm Gil Tanenbaum diplomacy

Jerusalem, 20 August, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Foreign Ministry announced that, following talks between Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Colombian Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva Escobar, the two countries have agreed to mutually exempt citizens from visa requirements starting September 1.

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military September 23, 2026 at 3:10 am 3 hours ago New

Earlier today (Tuesday), a report was received regarding the identification of suspicious movement in the eastern border area by IDF observation posts in the Jordan Valley sector. IDF forces,

IDF forces apprehended two suspects near the eastern border in the Jordan Valley sector following the identification of suspicious movement.

military September 23, 2026 at 2:16 am 4 hours ago New

Controlled Blasts by Military Prompt Explosion Warnings in Northern Israel

Israel's Fire and Rescue Service warns of controlled military explosions in northern Israel's Western Galilee, Ramim Ridge, and Golan Heights.

home front September 23, 2026 at 1:36 am 4 hours ago New

Home Front Command Update: Air Strikes Coming in Lebanon

Israel's Home Front Command announced upcoming air strikes in Lebanon, warning residents in northern Israel to expect explosions.

lifestyle September 23, 2026 at 12:38 am 5 hours ago New

All-Time Record in Number of Israeli Students Taking 5-Unit Exams in Mathematics, English, and Physics

Record numbers of Israeli high school seniors achieved advanced 5-unit exam scores in English, mathematics, and physics in 2026, outperforming population.

Politics September 23, 2026 at 12:09 am 6 hours ago New

Eisenkot Takes Swipe at Channel 14 Campaign Piece Before It Airs

Gadi Eisenkot calls Channel 14's documentary campaign a lie, correcting his birthplace before its airing.

religion September 23, 2026 at 12:08 am 6 hours ago New

Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi Kalman Meir Ber Ahead of Sukkot: Fulfill the Mitzvah of Sukkah Without Harming Trees

Ahead of Sukkot, Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Ber of Israel directed worshippers to build sukkahs without damaging trees, emphasizing environmental protection.

Crime September 22, 2026 at 11:46 pm 6 hours ago New

Tens of Kilograms of Drugs, Including Cocaine, MDMA, and Ecstasy, Seized in Petah Tikva Apartment; Suspect Arrested

Israeli police in Petah Tikva seized over 40kg of cocaine, MDMA, ecstasy, and cannabis from a residential apartment, arresting a suspect in his 20s.

diplomacy September 22, 2026 at 11:36 pm 6 hours ago New

Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combatting Antisemitism, National Public Diplomacy Directorate Ramp Up UN Industry of Lies Campaign

Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and PM's Office launched "The UN Industry of Lies" campaign, targeting Western capitals to counter anti-Israel bias.

Business September 22, 2026 at 11:35 pm 6 hours ago New

Goldman Sachs to Invest $400M in NYC and TLV Based Cyera

Israeli cybersecurity company Cyera raises $400 million from Goldman Sachs, bringing its valuation to over $12 billion and total funding to $2 billion.

military September 22, 2026 at 11:06 pm 7 hours ago New

Military Intercepts 14 Israeli Civilians Crossing Border into Syria

Israeli civilians illegally crossed into Syria near Alonei Habashan, but the IDF safely returned them and condemned the dangerous border breach.