Do i have to buy an unlocked iphone if I'd like to use it in Israel?

Hi! I've been thinking of buying an iphone 5s/5c (haven't decided yet) from Apple in the US and bring it home to Israel.
I took a look at the prices and saw the huge difference between the Carriers-iphones and the Unlocked ones.
I would really like to know weather I have to get the Unlocked iphone if I would like to use it in Israel, or is it possible to purchase one
that belongs to a certain carrier (AKA the cheaper one...)
Thanks!

You must buy a unlocked iPhone
The US price does not include taxes on Apple sites
The iPhone is unlikely to work on 4G( LTE) although an unlocked iPhone will work on 3G
There is no warranty outside the US on a US purchased iPhone .The warranty is NOT international
So for any warranty or post warranty service you would have to take the iPhone to the US or send it to a friend who is willing to carry in for you
Apple do not accept mail in from outsde USA
The only source of genuine iPhones will be the Approved carriers in Israel
see this list
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1937
call them to find out when the iPhones will be available

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