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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

Egypt rejects Israeli vacationers' visa applications en masse

Tour guides and travel agencies offering vacations to the neighboring country say Egyptian authorities reject nearly 90% of visa requests; Egyptian airline refuses to issue refunds for tickets purchased, taking some customers as much as $500 back

Itamar Eichner , 22:24, 11.08.21

Emirates to launch daily Dubai-Tel Aviv flights

Dubai-based carrier joins fellow airliners in the UAE Flydubai and Etihad, which already operate regular flights between Israel and the Gulf state; announcement comes after 'green corridor' deal between both countries

AFP , 13:12, 11.04.21

Israeli archeologists uncover ancient gold ring with semi-precious stone

Jewel dating back to late Byzantine period contains amethyst stone, mentioned in Bible as one of 12 precious stones worn by high priest in Jerusalem Temple, and is also believed to prevent hangovers

Ynet, TPS , 19:37, 11.02.21

Dagger used to massacre Jews in 1929 Hebron riots goes up for sale

Owner of the weapon, Amira Zangi, says she was given the item by her father, who received it from an Arab friend in order to protect his children from future massacres; 133 Jews were murdered by Arab rioters in the massacre

Korin Elbaz Alush , 12:04, 11.01.21

Abracadabra: Israel Museum exhibit explores Jewish magic

The exhibition features rare artifacts, which were intended to protect their bearers from ill health or misfortune, others aimed to impart households with protection; an earliest known instance of Shema prayer could be found in the showcase

The Media Line , 15:52, 10.30.21

Palestinians unveil huge mosaic at Jericho desert castle

Following $12 million Japan-funded restoration, the mosaic opens to public at the Hisham Palace, showing images on dozens of panels, including a lion attacking a deer, two gazelles, delicate floral and geometric designs

AFP , 20:42, 10.28.21

Vaccinated and want to visit Israel? Read the fine print first

Although new rules, due to go into effect on Nov. 1, permit tourists who've been jabbed with WHO-recognized COVID vaccines to enter the country, local tourism experts say the conditions still too strict to revive the sector

Reuters , 18:48, 10.24.21

Israel, UAE sign 'green corridor' agreement for vaccinated passengers

Health minister says deal allows free movement between the two countries via mutual recognition of issued COVID Green Passes; deal comes a week before Israel set to open its borders to vaccinated tourists

i24NEWS, Reuters , 14:16, 10.24.21

Scuba diver draws ancient Crusader sword off Israel's coast

Tidal currents uncover ancient anchors, pottery, and most notably, an impressive 900-year-old sword with a three-foot blade which has been preserved in perfect condition, expert says

i24NEWS , 17:14, 10.18.21

Israeli archaeologists discover massive ancient winemaking complex

Byzantine site includes five wine presses, warehouses, kilns for producing clay storage vessels and tens of thousands of fragments and jars; researchers estimate facility could produce some 2 million liters of wine annually

Associated Press , 14:47, 10.11.21

Sinai hotels appear to ban same-sex couples

After receiving dozens of complaints, Ynet tried to book a room in several high-profile resorts on the Egyptian peninsula only to receive some surprising answers; 'If you want to go to a hotel, book a room like a normal person'

Ynet , 15:31, 10.07.21

2,700-year-old toilet found in Jerusalem was a rare luxury

Israeli Antiquities Authority say the smooth, carved limestone toilet was found in a cabin that was part of a mansion overlooking the Old City; 'Only the rich could afford toilets,' says director of the excavation

Associated Press, TPS , 13:38, 10.05.21

First-ever Egyptair flight from Cairo lands in Tel Aviv

Airliner greeted on runway with celebratory water jets; Egypt's national carrier expected to fly Cairo-Tel Aviv route four times a week after operating through subsidiaries for decades

i24NEWS , 13:29, 10.03.21

Sweden lifts ban on vaccinated Israelis

Ban on Israelis, in place since September 6 followed EU recommendations to its 27 member states to reimpose restrictions due to rising COVID cases but lifted after government move to for recognize Green Pass

i24NEWS , 20:01, 09.26.21