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'We had to burn yak dung to keep warm': Israeli trekkers still trapped in Himalayan blizzard as rescuers race weather

Dozens of Israelis stranded in remote Nepalese villages amid rare, severe snowstorm; emergency teams report harrowing conditions, limited supplies and urgent need for airlifts as weather window narrows

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.29.25

Winter flight deals: round-trip tickets from Israel to Europe for under $150

November is shaping up to be a prime month for travelers, with airlines offering exceptionally low fares amid growing competition; Flights to destinations like Larnaca, Athens, and Rome start at under $100 each way, making overseas vacations more affordable than ever

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.29.25

Snowstorm traps 100 Israeli trekkers in remote Nepal villages

Helicopter rescue delayed until daylight as stranded hikers report panic, deep snow and cyclone threat; no immediate danger, insurer says

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.28.25

Jerusalem hotels sweep 2024 World Travel Awards; Tel Aviv suite keeps top spot

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem was named Israel’s best hotel for the second year in a row at the 2024 World Travel Awards; American Colony took best boutique hotel, and the David Kempinski Tel Aviv suite held its top title

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.27.25

American Airlines to resume flights to Israel in spring 2026

American Airlines, which suspended service to Ben-Gurion Airport following the outbreak of war in October 2023, announced it will resume flights to Israel in March 2026

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.25.25

Kibbutz Neot Semadar named among world’s best tourism villages by UN Tourism

The desert kibbutz, founded in 1989, was honored for its ecological community model, art and architecture, and commitment to sustainable tourism, joining 250 rural destinations recognized by UN Tourism worldwide

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.17.25

Israeli passport drops in global ranking amid war-linked travel curbs, US slips to historic low

Israel drops to 20th in Henley passport index, down two spots; US exits top 10 for first time in two decades; which country ranks No. 1?

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.15.25

Flying to Europe? EU launches new biometric border checks

The EU will begin rolling out its new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES), recording travelers’ faces and fingerprints — a first step toward the 2026 ETIAS visa program; Sri Lanka will also tighten entry rules with online pre-approval

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.10.25

How a teen stowaway managed to slip past security at Ben Gurion Airport

New details reveal 13-year-old boy bypassed all security and biometric checks before being removed moments before takeoff; authorities investigating what officials call a multi-agency failure

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.08.25

Air Canada returns to Israel with free alcohol service as other airlines eye renewed flights

Air Canada resumes Tel Aviv–Toronto flights Thursday with free wine and beer for economy passengers. As the dollar hits a three-year low, Israeli travelers are urged to seize cheaper flight deals before prices rebound

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.08.25

Without a ticket or passport: 13-year-old sneaks onto El Al plane and is removed just before takeoff

Security failure re at Ben Gurion Airport: Israel Airports Authority is investigating how the boy managed to pass all the inspection stages without having the appropriate documents; El Al: 'The boy was safely removed from the plane before takeoff'

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.08.25

Missile from Yemen intercepted after sirens sound across central Israel

Air raid sirens activated across central and southern Israel after projectile launched from Yemen; Israeli Air Force shoots down incoming threat missile; no injuries or damage reported

Yoav Zitun, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Or Hadar, Raanan Ben-Zur | 10.05.25

After 84 years, researchers identify 1,000 Babi Yar massacre victims

The Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Center revealed the names ahead of the massacre’s 84th anniversary, using newly opened Ukrainian archives that had been sealed for 75 years, uncovering stories of families lost in the 1941 mass shooting

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 09.29.25

תיעוד מנחיתת המטוס שנחת נחיתת חירום בסעודיה ובו אזרחים ישראלים

‘My heart sank’: Israelis recount tense hours after emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

Dozens of Israelis on a FlyDubai flight spent over three hours on the ground in Riyadh after a passenger suffered a stroke; Families feared the worst, tracking the plane to Saudi Arabia, while travelers described fear, confusion and relief

Meir Turgeman, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 09.25.25

The secret travel trick that could save you big on your next vacation

Hotel websites prefer you book directly through them, but they can’t advertise significantly lower prices than those listed on major booking platforms like Booking.com or Expedia; still, there’s a way to pay less for your vacation if you’re willing to dig a little

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 09.24.25

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