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December 29, 2024, 6:12 pm
Visitors to Israel face a new headache from Jan. 1: Applying for a travel permit
Foreign nationals from visa-exempt countries seeking to visit Israel, including those from the US and European Union, will have to apply for a travel permit and pay a $6.80 fee
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Sharon Wrobel
October 6, 2023, 1:10 pm
US tourist who smashed ancient statues may have ‘Jerusalem syndrome’ — lawyer
At suspect’s remand hearing, attorney says police and the man have agreed to a psychiatric examination after he caused serious damage to Roman-era sculptures at Israel Museum
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October 5, 2023, 10:20 pm
US tourist arrested for smashing Roman-era statues at Israel Museum
Museum says artifacts damaged by 40-year-old visitor date back to 2nd century CE; police say suspect thought statues ‘go against Torah’
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February 2, 2023, 12:28 am
Hotels okayed for Zichron Yaakov wine tourism complex
Planners give green light to component of well-aged Wine Park development, slated to include homes, galleries, workshops and more wine-centric attractions in the northern city
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December 6, 2022, 4:57 pm
Israel welcomes over 2 million tourists in 2022 amid steady post-COVID recovery
Vacationing Israelis outpace foreign tourists in hotel stays as number of rooms increases sharply
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November 21, 2022, 6:36 pm
Birthright to cut up to a third of its free trips to Israel for young Jews
CEO Gidi Mark says decision made due to ‘significant cost increases’ in programming, barring a ‘major immediate increase in fundraising’
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October 16, 2022, 12:33 pm
Israel’s tourism minister channels James Bond in promotional video
Judoka-turned-politician Yoel Razvozov wades through water shirtless and dresses in a tuxedo similar to Daniel Craig’s take on fictional British spy
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July 2, 2022, 7:55 am
After two pandemic years, world sees summer travel bounce — and chaos
Israelis and Palestinians among those hoping for a rebound from COVID woes, but the recovery is likely to take time
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Laurie Kellman
May 17, 2022, 7:39 pm
Away for 2 years, foreign owners flock back to Israel homes as COVID rules are eased
Non-citizens who own second homes in Israel are once again able to reach them, though many are finding time did not treat their properties well
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Danielle Nagler
March 14, 2022, 10:10 am
Israel said barring Ethiopian Christian pilgrims from country, for fear they’ll stay
In letter cited by Israeli TV, immigration authorities tell tourism agencies not to let groups because of concerns they won’t return home due to ongoing civil war
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March 13, 2022, 12:30 am
Sierra Club nixes Israel trips amid pressure by progressives, anti-Zionists
US-based environmental nonprofit accused of ‘greenwashing’ Israeli-Palestinian conflict, cancels visits to Jewish state while keeping planned trip to China
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February 18, 2022, 8:06 am
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December 14, 2021, 6:24 pm
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November 28, 2021, 11:03 am
Justice minister: New COVID measures unwarranted without ‘very, very strong reasons’
Gideon Sa’ar says new restrictions will hurt economy; Health Ministry chief, interior minister insist Omicron variant must be stopped before it spreads
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November 16, 2021, 9:12 pm
Health Ministry plans to ease pre-flight testing rules for incoming travelers
According to proposal, those flying to Israel will be allowed to choose between a PCR test in the 72 hours before departure or a rapid antigen test in the 24 hours pre-boarding
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