The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/taba-border-crossing/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:54:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Taba border crossing | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/taba-border-crossing/ 32 32 Israelis seeking to fly abroad for Passover make a reverse Exodus path through Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-seeking-to-fly-abroad-for-passover-make-a-reverse-exodus-path-through-egypt/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:43:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3793333 As war leads to flight cancellations from Ben Gurion Airport, Israelis and Jews observe the irony of people rushing to get into Egypt, with some noting lines are '40 years long'

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]]> Huckabee advises US citizens in Israel to evacuate via Egypt, noting ‘limited options’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/huckabee-advises-us-citizens-in-israel-to-evacuate-via-egypt-noting-limited-options/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:11:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3767754 After Washington tells citizens across the Middle East to 'DEPART NOW,' US ambassador suggests Taba as a departure point for citizens in Israel and recommends against Amman

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]]> With Israel’s airspace shut, Arkia starts flying homeward-bound Israelis to Egyptian border https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-israels-airspace-shut-arkia-flies-homeward-bound-israelis-to-egyptian-border/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:41:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3765755 Amid uncertainty regarding when flights will resume, land border crossing and maritime travel routes can help stranded Israelis and travelers get in and out, at a high cost

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]]> Despite travel warning, most returning Israelis are coming home via Jordan and Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-travel-warning-majority-of-returning-israelis-do-so-via-jordan-and-egypt/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:43:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3581533 Over 70,000 Israelis have got back since start of war with Iran; 39,000 of them entered via land border crossings with two Arab neighbors

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]]> Egyptian hotel worker said killed, Israeli tourists wounded in Sinai brawl https://www.timesofisrael.com/several-israelis-injured-in-brawl-at-egyptian-hotel/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:34:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3365018 Fight reportedly erupts after tourists refused to pay for services at Taba hotel; employee dies en route to hospital

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]]> Kafr Qasim couple, 6-month-old daughter killed in car crash in Sinai https://www.timesofisrael.com/kafr-qasim-couple-6-month-old-daughter-killed-in-car-crash-in-sinai/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 13:18:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3312170 Ussayd, Jumana and Julia Amar were reportedly on way to Eid el-Adha celebrations after vacationing at Red Sea resort; two children survive with moderate-to-severe injuries

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]]> Israeli arrested in Sinai after bullets found in bag at border crossing https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-arrested-in-sinai-after-bullets-found-in-bag-at-border-crossing/ Sat, 26 Aug 2023 15:27:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3081025 Daniel Haim, 24 of Holon, is latest young man to be held after forgetting ammunition rounds in luggage

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]]> Exodus slowed: Huge Passover congestion at airport and crossings to Egypt, Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/passover-brings-heavy-congestion-at-egypt-and-jordan-border-crossings/ Sun, 17 Apr 2022 16:34:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2747323 Long lines reported at Aqaba border; Amman shuts down terminal without prior warning due to masses of people, stranding hundreds of Israelis

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]]> Sinai gears up for Passover tourist rush, with Israel finally letting its people go https://www.timesofisrael.com/sinai-gears-up-for-passover-tourist-rush-with-israel-finally-letting-its-people-go/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:12:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2739165 Frequent upheavals in the region have fostered resilient businesses now ready to welcome back neighbors who have waited through terror warnings and pandemic closures to return

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]]> Israeli transgender couple said refused entry to Egypt at border crossing https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-transgender-couple-said-refused-entry-to-egypt-at-border-crossing/ Fri, 07 May 2021 15:30:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2538209 Or Mizan and Titi Katan from Haifa say Taba border guards told them they 'don't look female,' contrary to their passport details

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]]> Parting the red tape, Israeli tourists wander back into the Sinai https://www.timesofisrael.com/parting-the-red-tape-israeli-tourists-wander-back-into-the-sinai/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:28:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2522833 For those willing to put up with the tests, permits and other hassles required to cross the reopened border, an abundance of Egyptian resorts hungry for business await

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]]> Israel’s border crossing to Egypt reopens for first time since COVID-19 outbreak https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-border-crossing-to-egypt-reopens-for-first-time-since-covid-19-outbreak/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:27:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2515574 Taba gateway to Sinai will allow only 300 vaccinated or recovered Israelis a day to pass in each direction, until April 12; those passing through require virus test both ways

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]]> Sinai crossing to open Tuesday as Israelis flock to Eilat hotels for Passover https://www.timesofisrael.com/sinai-crossing-to-open-tuesday-as-israelis-flock-to-eilat-hotels-for-passover/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:39:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=2515330 Southern resort city returns to semblance of normalcy; Egypt destination to allow in 300 Israelis a day -- with pre-travel approval and virus tests even for the vaccinated

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]]> Vaccinated Israelis allowed to visit Sinai starting Tuesday https://www.timesofisrael.com/vaccinated-israelis-allowed-to-visit-sinai-starting-tuesday/ Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:25:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2514068&preview=true&preview_id=2514068 Government plans to permit 300 people a day to travel through Taba crossing, if they take virus test in Egypt and another upon return to Israel

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]]> Israelis to reportedly be allowed to visit Sinai within a week https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-to-reportedly-be-allowed-to-visit-sinai-within-a-week/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:37:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2510927 Report says government plan will permit 320 people to enter Israel a day through Taba crossing if they take virus test before trip and upon return

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