Well, Israel is one of the youngest countries in the Middle East. The population is Jews, yet it has varying ethnicity that speaks different languages. Almost 75% population are from various areas, thus resulting in language diversity. Yet here are the primary languages being spoken in Israel: Hebrew It is the language of Judaism. Thus it is one of the official languages in Israel. Hebrew is widely used in formal institutions like government, schools, and even court. Another is the official language in Arabic schools. Israeli students need to pass the Hebrew language exam to progress. Arabic Since Israel is a Middle Eastern country, many citizens speak the language. It may not be the official language of Israel but is widely spoken. Almost 20% of the country’s population speaks Arabic. Even road signs, food labels, and government messages have Arabic translation. English English became one of the official languages of Israel since its independence. Yet, in 1948 it lost its official status and became a common language in foreign relations. Many Israelis can speak English pretty well, especially those who travel. Russian Russian is also highly regarded in Israel. Almost 20% of the Israeli population knows to speak Russian. They make up to the Russian Jews who fled to the country in mass immigration. Another formal institution like government and businesses provides data or information in Russian. To sum it up, 49% speak Hebrew as their native language. 18% speak Arabic, 18% Russian, and 2% English. Other languages being used in Israel are Yiddish, French, Spanish, and German. 90% Israeli Jews and 60% Israeli Arabs can understand Hebrew, the official language.