Embassy of Georgia in Tel Aviv, Israel; address 7 Jabotinsky st., Ramat Gan, 5252007, Ramat Gan; phone +97236093206. Head of mission: Mr. Zaza Kandelaki.…
Head of mission: Mr. Zaza Kandelaki, Ambassador (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Dr Hans Wolfgang Unterdorfer, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Yigal Amedi, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Georgia is an appealing destination for some Israeli travelers, thanks to its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. With 3.0 million Israelis traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Georgia an attractive option despite recent fluctuations in international visitor numbers.
Georgia is generally considered safe for tourists, including those coming from Israel. According to the Global Peace Index, Georgia ranks 98th out of 160 countries, which is significantly better than Israel's ranking of 152nd. In terms of crime statistics, both countries have the same murder rate of 1.9 per 100,000 people. However, Georgia has a lower rate of female murders (1.2) compared to Israel (0.6). When looking at organized crime, Georgia scores better in several categories on the Global Organized Crime Index, with lower indices for mafia groups (2.5 vs. 5.5), crime networks (3.0 vs. 4.0), and state crime (3.0 vs. 5.0). Overall, while both countries have their challenges, Georgia presents a safer environment for tourists compared to Israel based on these metrics.