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Israel to cancel high COVID-risk designation of U.S., 7 other countries

Move will allow Israelis to travel abroad without special governmental permission, or 7-day quarantine upon their return – provided they are vaccinated; Health Ministry urges avoiding unnecessary travel despite policy change

Adir Yanko , 16:19, 01.06.22

Remains of ancient synagogue unearthed in Turkish resort town

Seventh-century remains of Jewish house of worship includes a plaque with a menorah motif and an inscription in Hebrew and Greek, ending with the Hebrew word 'Shalom'

JTA , 09:22, 01.06.22

First Temple era lavatory reveals Jerusalem’s elite suffered from infectious disease

Dig of luxury estate reveals city elite suffered from infectious disease, intestinal parasites: roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm, and pinworm, likely caused by poor sanitary conditions that caused fecal contamination of food and drinking water

TPS , 10:34, 01.04.22

Israel to lift travel curbs, admit vaccinated foreigners from next week

Health Ministry says need to restrict entry of non-Israelis and to limit travel overseas no longer necessary since less than 5% of COVID cases originate from travelers; move set to take effect on January 9; UAE, U.S. and many others remain on blacklist

Ynet, Reuters , 12:49, 01.03.22

Artifacts shed light on 16th century Jewish life in Morocco

Number of scriptures, documents and Kabbalist amulets found in ruins of the synagogue, located in the small village of Tamanart, discovered during an initial investigation of Jewish sites in the area

i24NEWS , 08:51, 01.03.22

Israel's 10 tourist hotspots to make you forget about vacation overseas

As travel abroad is becoming more and more challenging due to spread of Omicron variant of coronavirus, Ynet has compiled for you a list of unique places located right here in the Holy Land, ready to be explored

Roni Kiperman , 09:08, 01.01.22

Turkish, Israeli scientists unearth remains of Bronze Age disaster victim

Joint archeological excavation reveals first-of-its-kind articulated skeleton of a human believed to have been killed by the volcanic eruption that devastated the Aegean island around the year 1600 BCE

The Media Line , 14:23, 12.29.21

Remains of ancient synagogue uncovered in Turkish resort town

Discovery of synagogue in the town of Side includes plaque portraying a menorah and an inscription in Hebrew and Greek; serves as evidence for the life and heritage of the town's long lost Jewish community

i24NEWS , 10:56, 12.28.21

Israel may scrap travel curbs as soon as next week, tourism minister says

Yoel Razvozov says restrictions on vaccinated nationals and tourists would bring little epidemiological gain once Omicron variant spreads and becomes commonplace

Attila Somfalvi , 19:20, 12.26.21

Israel eases travel restrictions for citizens living abroad

After protests, committee clearing travel to 'red' countries, says Israelis living abroad will be able to return to Israel at least 30 days after last visiting a country with a high infection rate even if they live there, and not 90 days as was previously required

Itamar Eichner , 18:41, 12.23.21

Israelis grounded by Omicron give Nazareth a Christmas boost

Some Jewish tourists say they feel as if they are visiting abroad, with local vendors complaining such tourists don't stay long enough; despite surge in virus cases, a spirit of celebration sounds through the city, with church bells ringing aloud

AFP , 14:05, 12.22.21

Israeli archaeologists find hundreds ancient coins off Caesarea coast

Israel Antiquities Authority uncover a golden ring, a red gemstone, and hundreds of 1700-year-old and 600-year-old silver and bronze coins from ancient ships that sunk near the coastal town hundreds of years ago

Ynet , 12:31, 12.22.21

Rage and confusion in Israel as Omicron brings wave of flight cancellations

Passengers tell of seemingly ridiculous cancellation fees and travel agencies unwilling to accept their coronavirus insurance unless confirmed as infected; 'We're gonna have to cancel a lot of flights,' says Israir CEO

Ynet , 15:30, 12.20.21

Ancient synagogue uncovered in northern Israel

Excavation of synagogue in Migdal casts new light on Jewish communal life in the area where the New Testament claims Jesus performed his miracles, marks first time two houses of prayers were discovered in the same settlement

TPS , 15:12, 12.12.21

Hoping Omicron won't wreck Christmas, Bethlehem lights up tree

Giant Christmas tree with hundreds of lights, topped with a bright red star, as fireworks illuminate the night sky: despite Israel imposed travel ban Manger Square sees larger crowds than previous year

Reuters , 08:53, 12.05.21

Luxury resort brand 'Six Senses' comes to Israel

Six Senses Shaharut - dubbed the country’s most expensive hotel - opens in one of its remotest locations, adding to the adult-oriented resort’s aura of exclusivity

Buzzy Gordon , 10:27, 11.28.21

Israel bans travel to 50 countries amid Omicron COVID strain spread

Health Ministry's decision to add dozens of African countries to 'red' states list prompted by rapid spread of highly mutated new coronavirus variant, first discovered in South Africa

Ynet , 22:32, 11.27.21

11-year-old girl from central Israel finds rare 2000-year-old silver coin

Scholars believe shekel — inscribed with 'Year Two', symbolizing second year of the Great Jewish Revolt against the Romans — was extracted and minted from Second Temple's silver reserves in Jerusalem shortly before its destruction in 70 CE

TPS , 11:11, 11.23.21

Excavation of Byzantine basilica in Israel reveals existence of clergywomen

Archaeologists at 1,600-year-old church also uncover mass graves that may be further evidence for the Plague of Justinian — pandemic that crippled the empire around the sixth century — and its severe effects on the region

i24NEWS , 08:44, 11.17.21

Israel to ease coronavirus testing rules for incoming travelers from next week

Passengers can choose between taking rapid test 24 hours before departure through 'known body in the foreign country' or PCR test 72 hours ahead as required today; home testing kits will not be accepted

Nina Fox , 20:38, 11.16.21

Israeli archeologists uncover Greek fortress destroyed by Maccabees

Researchers discover an array of weapons, burnt wooden beams and dozens of coins in what they believe are remains of battle remembered up until today as the origin of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah

Ynet, TPS , 14:47, 11.16.21

Israel to reopen borders for Sputnik-jabbed tourists from December 1

Inbound travelers inoculated against COVID-19 with the Russian-made vaccine will also have to undergo a serological test to prove the presence of antibodies

i24NEWS , 16:47, 11.15.21

Israel set to unveil plans on turning Negev into global tourism hotspot

Tourism Ministry says promotion of tourism in the region could bring in millions in state revenue, create new jobs and help IDF's plans to relocate bases to area; environmental NGO warns of risk to open spaces and wildlife

Ilana Curiel , 15:06, 11.14.21

Israel to mull banning travel to European COVID hotspots, health official says

Professor Nachman Ash says number of infected passengers arriving at airport remains low thanks to booster shot which is still effective; health expert concerned variants could enter from Europe

Attila Somfalvi , 14:15, 11.14.21

Archeologists shed light on how ancient Assyrians conquered Lachish

Researchers suggest powerful army quarried and transported millions of stones in less than a month to build a ramp for battering rams to breach the hilltop Judean stronghold in 701 BCE

i24NEWS , 14:32, 11.09.21