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Indians in Israel

Indians in Israel consist of those who identify as Jewish, such as Cochin Jews and Bene Israelis, and those who identify as other categories of Indians. In 2026, there are over 100,000 Jews of Indian origin who hold Israeli passport , while around 18,000 to 20,000 Indian nationals are employed in Israel.

The vast majority of Indian nationals in Israel work in the healthcare sector, such as caregivers to the elderly. There is also a notable population of IT workers and diamond traders.

Indian students also make up the largest foreign student community in Israel.

There is a significant community of Indian Jews in Israel doing white-collar jobs, mainly working in the industrial sector; some have started their own businesses. They are mostly members of mixed families, more specifically, Halachically non-Jewish members of Jewish households living in Israel. The Indian migrants work in sectors of the Israeli economy such as construction, manufacturing, and the service sector. Most Indian migrants come from places such as Ernakulam, Mala, Parur, Chennamangalam , and Cochin. Around 85,000 Indians in Israel are Indian Jews.

Numerous Indian companies have offices in Israel, but they employ mostly Israeli nationals.

Israel views India more favorably than any other country in the world, and India is the most popular destination for Israeli tourists. Narendra Modi has been considered by some to be the most popular person in Israel. Indians are largely viewed in global circles as being pro-Israel.

Telugu expats account for 4000, with 800 from Telangana's Nizamabad and Karimnagar districts mostly, and 3200 from Andhra Pradesh's erstwhile East Godavari and West Godavari districts mostly.

In 2011, cultural artists and performers from India arrived in Israel to participate in a three-week festival commemorating 20 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. According to India's then Ambassador to Israel Navtej Sarna, the purpose of the festival was to improve the bilateral relationship between the two countries by facilitating a greater understanding of each other's culture.

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