The Times of Israel
The Times of Israel: Free digital news and analysis, with optional contributions for ad-free reading and member benefits. Ranked #42 of 71 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions by our editors (5.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for readers seeking free Israel and Middle East coverage.
At a glance
- Editor score5.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forReaders seeking free Israel and Middle East coverage
- Free planYes
- Publication typeDigital-only
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- General articles stay free without a paywall
- Covers Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world
- Offers podcasts, video, newsletters and mobile apps
Where it doesn't
- Membership is a recurring contribution, not a fixed subscription tier
- Ad-free reading and member benefits require a contribution
- Coverage focuses on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world
Our verdict on The Times of Israel
The Times of Israel is a digital-only publication covering Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. It is aimed at readers who want ongoing reporting and analysis in those areas, alongside opinion, contributor blogs, podcasts, video and email newsletters. General site content remains freely accessible, so readers can follow articles without joining a paid plan. The publication is available on the web and through iOS and Android apps.
Membership is presented as a recurring contribution to support the publication, rather than as fixed subscription tiers. According to the published membership options, contributions start at $6 monthly, with displayed choices of $10 and $20 and additional contribution options. Contributing members receive an ad-free experience on desktop, mobile and apps, plus member content and benefits. Access to DocuNation documentaries and live Q&A sessions is among the stated benefits. This model suits readers who want to support the journalism or remove ads, while keeping general articles open to everyone.
The strongest fit is for readers whose interests center on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world and who value a mix of articles, opinion, audio, video and newsletters. Membership adds an ad-free experience and member programming, but it is optional rather than the price of entry to the publication. Readers looking for broad international coverage beyond these subject areas, or a conventional subscription with a clearly tiered bundle, may prefer a different publication. The Times of Israel is best approached as free news coverage with a contribution-based membership for additional benefits.
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The Times of Israel fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Publication type | Digital-only |
| Publication bundle | No |
| Archive access | Not verified |
| Audio content | Yes |
| Ad-free access | Yes |
| Gift subscription | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | timesofisrael.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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