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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Ria Pathak

Are Israelis Quietly Leaving for Asia? Thailand and India Face Rising Tensions as Numbers Surge

Official figures point to high tourist turnover rather than evidence of hundreds of thousands of Israelis permanently settling across Asia (Credit: Image via Pixabay)

Israeli travel to Asia has reportedly risen sharply since late 2023, with Thailand recording more than 500,000 accommodation reports from Israeli nationals in the first four months of 2026.

The increase has fuelled claims that Israelis are quietly relocating to Asian countries, but official figures suggest a more complex picture.

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