What Language Do They Speak in Israel?

The flag of Israel has a white field with a blue hexagram — the Magen David — centered between two equal horizontal blue bands situated near the top and bottom edges of the field.
Official languages of Israel Arabic, Hebrew

Israel has 2 official languages: Arabic, Hebrew. Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries worldwide.

Languages in Israel — FAQ

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages of Israel are Arabic and Hebrew.

How many official languages does Israel have?

Israel has 2 official languages: Arabic, Hebrew.

Is Arabic spoken anywhere else?

Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries.

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