iPhone 18 Pre-Orders in Israel Face Delivery Delays and Stock Shortages
iPhone 18 pre-orders in Israel face delivery delays following a historic first-wave global launch, compounded by airport closures during Yom Kippur and tight Apple allocations.
The pre-order for iPhone 18 devices is turning out to be not quite so early for many consumers in Israel. Alongside the lucky ones who received their devices close to the launch date on September 18, a significant number of customers are still waiting for their orders.
Various retail networks report that they are waiting for stock, noting that the quantities arriving in Israel are determined exclusively by Apple. Retailers are fulfilling orders on a first-come, first-served basis as shipments arrive, with some having warned consumers in advance that waiting times could reach up to 60 days.
Delivery Status Across Retailers
Checking network commitments reveals a mixed picture regarding delivery times. Dynamic stated that pre-order queue positions are secured based on model, color, and storage capacity, with shipments beginning on September 18 subject to Apple's inventory availability.
iDigital also clarified that incoming stock is allocated by Apple. Partner noted that all customers who ordered through them have already received their devices, while Electric Warehouse had initially committed to delivery windows of up to 60 days.
"The supply of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max devices is progressing steadily and in accordance with the order queue," said Haim Zaguri, CEO of iStore.
Logistics and Holiday Disruptions
Zaguri noted that approximately 60% of initial orders have been fulfilled, with an average delivery time of about 9 days—significantly faster than the estimated 30 business days. Industry sources pointed out that this year marked the first time Israel was included in Apple's first wave of global launches.
However, the timing coincided with Yom Kippur, during which Ben Gurion Airport was completely shut down. Because Apple provided only a single initial shipment for the launch wave, subsequent deliveries experienced temporary bottlenecks.
