What's blocked in Israel
All major apps work; Al Jazeera has been banned since 2024 and the law behind it was extended for two years in December 2025.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 71 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Israel right now.
Not offered in Israel
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
- Hulu
- BBC iPlayer
- JioHotstar
- Peacock
- BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Israel
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Israel are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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ExpressVPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
CyberGhost
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Israel's 2024 'Al Jazeera law' lets the government shut down foreign broadcasters it calls a security threat. The Knesset extended it by two years in December 2025, and in January 2026 the ban was renewed for 90 days, barring internet companies and YouTube from serving the network inside Israel. Mainstream apps are not blocked.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Israel?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Israel?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Israel right now. All major apps work; Al Jazeera has been banned since 2024 and the law behind it was extended for two years in December 2025.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Israel?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Israel. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Israel?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Israel?
Our picks for Israel are NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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