Israel: primary language is Hebrew — English is widely spoken, especially in cities and tourist areas.
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The primary language in Israel is Hebrew.
English is widely spoken, especially in cities and tourist areas. Widely spoken, especially by younger people and in Tel Aviv and tourist areas.
Learning "hello," "please," "thank you," "excuse me," and "the check please" in the local language goes a long way anywhere, including Israel — locals consistently appreciate the effort.
It's rarely necessary given how widely English is understood in Israel, but it doesn't hurt to have one as a backup.