Starting Jan 1 2025, all foreigners (non-Israelis, non-visa holders) will need an entry permit to enter Israel. It's simple to apply, it usually comes in just a few minutes. Free until Dec 31 2024, will be 25 NIS after that. Chaim v'Chessed also recommends that anyone without an Israeli passport (even student visa holders) apply, just in case a foreign airline is unfamiliar with the exemption. Free/cheap to get and may make travel smoother.