Language
Hebrew
Tel Aviv, Israel
An ancient language revived as an everyday spoken language from the late 19th century, largely through the work of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda.
Say hello: שלום (Shalom) · Script: Hebrew, right to left
Israel: leaders, famous people, culture and history
1 place on the atlas covering language. Highlights include Hebrew.
What is on the atlas
- Language Hebrew
Who leads Israel?
| President | Isaac Herzog |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Benjamin Netanyahu |
Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Israel’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
Famous people from Israel
- David Ben-Gurion first Prime Minister
- Golda Meir Prime Minister
- Albert Einstein (offered the presidency) physicist
- Ada Yonath Nobel-winning chemist
- S. Y. Agnon Nobel-winning writer
- Yehuda Amichai poet
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
Language in Israel
How to use this page
This page brings together the people who lead Israel today, a short selection of well-known people from Israel, and the 1 place pinned for Israel on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Israel on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the language page.
Questions about Israel
Who is the leader of Israel?
As of July 2026: President: Isaac Herzog; Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Who are some famous people from Israel?
Well-known people connected with Israel include David Ben-Gurion (first Prime Minister), Golda Meir (Prime Minister), Albert Einstein (offered the presidency) (physicist), Ada Yonath (Nobel-winning chemist) and S. Y. Agnon (Nobel-winning writer).
What languages and scripts is Israel known for?
Language entries for Israel on the atlas include Hebrew. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
How can I explore Israel on the map?
Choose See Israel on the map above, or search for Israel on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.