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

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

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

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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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