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West Bank Palestinians to fly to Turkey via Israel's Ramon Airport starting end of August
Turkish carriers AtlasGlobal and Pegasus Airlines will operate two-weekly flights to Istanbul and Antalya; Israeli officials say working to formulate security protocols for initiative; flights will not be offered to Palestinians from Gaza
Daniel Salami
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18:19, 08.09.22
Israel offers free vacations to residents living near Gaza border
Finance Ministry say compensation to those affected by the military operation against Islamic Jihad will be expedited; 'We will do everything in our power to ensure the economic and security stability of the citizens of Israel,' says minister
i24NEWS
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10:51, 08.08.22
Israeli goes on a global hunt after lost luggage
Thanks to the tracking device attached to his suitcase, Gil Even able to locate his lost bag mistakenly sent to Cairo - containing merchandise needed for a photoshoot in Barcelona; hops planes, crosses borders and refuses to give up
Asaf Rozen, Alexandra Lukash, Attila Somfalvi
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20:26, 08.04.22
Israel’s Ramon Airport set to open to Palestinian passengers
Pilot program will see first charter flight to Turkey with Palestinian passengers only, mainly from southern West Bank; Israeli officials hope plan will inject new life into struggling airport
The Media Line
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20:16, 08.02.22
Ancient nunnery uncovered after IDF training damages site
Israel Antiquities Authority says troops accidentally damaged small section of site during military drill; researchers believe site could be resting place of Bible's Hannah
Ynet
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19:35, 08.01.22
Bedouin city to build 500 guest houses in massive tourism push
Rahat is also set to launch new cultural festivals in bid to attract domestic and international visitors; 'I hope the establishment of new guesthouses will bring people, and help break down stigmas,' CEO of Rahat Economic Company says
The Media Line
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09:24, 07.30.22
Israeli wanderer visited Iran, and 109 other countries
Avi gold says there is more anti-Semitism in European countries than in Muslim countries; Gold has been traveling since 2010, and his main goal is to visit every country on the globe
Alexandra Lukash
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21:20, 07.26.22
Krakow-bound flight from Tel Aviv evacuated over bomb threat
Wizz Air plane lands in Polish airport's secluded runway as passengers told that due to emergency, they must leave aircraft on slides; no explosives were found; airline says they were tipped about bomb from 'anonymous source'
Daniel Salami
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09:19, 07.24.22
Israel's tourism recovery brings excitement and chaos
Although Ben Gurion Airport operates at only 50% capacity amid shortage of workers, tourists are not discouraged to travel abroad after long months of health restrictions, with airport strikes in Europe yet to impact flights
i24NEWS
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17:54, 07.22.22
Eilat's Ramon Airport to begin operating flights to Georgia and Cyprus
The first post-COVID international flights from Israel's southernmost airport will be available from August, with hopes that more destinations will be added to the list in the future
Daniel Salami
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16:22, 07.19.22
El Al submits official request to fly over Saudi airspace
In light of Saudi Arabia opening its airspace to all carriers, Israeli airlines will be able to minimize cost and offer shorter direct flights to tourist hotspots in Far East, with Thailand set to become first such destination
Daniel Salami
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12:15, 07.17.22
Colombia hotel tells Israelis 'respect our rules or go elsewhere'
After booking a room, Rana Webin received message on her phone in broken Hebrew, explaining proper conduct expected from guests; hotel says past visitors from Israel behaved inappropriately, prompting move
Asaf Rozen
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11:05, 07.14.22
Thousands of looted antiquities found at home of northern Israel man
Investigation finds suspect used to scour through archeological sites around the country in search of antiquities using a metal detector; some artifacts were smuggled abroad and auctioned off
Ynet
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20:19, 07.12.22
Israel uncovers ancient Mikveh in Jerusalem
Researchers from Hebrew University say large number of canals , holes and water pools discovered, indicate a large construction activity associated with water supply in the area
Itamar Eichner
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18:34, 07.11.22
Israel, Turkey agree to expand mutual flights
In countries' first aviation deal since 1951, agreement would see resumption of flights by Israeli airlines to variety of destinations in Turkey and vice versa
Reuters, TPS
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13:16, 07.07.22
Earliest inscription from Jerusalem's City of David deciphered
Prof. Galil of the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies says the inscription proves Jerusalem was not only a fortified city but also a very important cultural and cultic center
i24NEWS
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09:24, 07.07.22
Magnificent ancient mosaic found near Tel Aviv returns home
The 1700-year-old colorful mosaic, 17 meters (55 ft) long and about 9 meters (29 ft) wide was discovered in 1996 during highway construction and it is believed to be from the late Roman period
Reuters
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16:45, 06.27.22
Rich heritage buried under impoverished Gaza Strip
Construction works in the Gaza Strip reveal sites of rich, if underdeveloped, archeological treasures including Roman catacombs, baths and churches local archeologists say are part of wealth of sites that must be preserved
AFP
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14:47, 06.26.22
Early Muslim-era mosque discovered in southern Israel
Researchers say compound found in Rahat sheds light on transition period between Byzantine and Muslim rule in the Land of Israel throughout the 7th-9th centuries
Ynet
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18:36, 06.22.22
Israeli tourists keeping low profile in Turkey amid security threats
After reports of Iranian plot targeting Israelis and travel warning to states that border Iran, guide working with Israelis says she no longer conducts tours in Hebrew and joins local co-worker to blur group's Israeli makeup
Alexandra Lukash, Shiri Hadar
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14:23, 06.13.22
Israelis say were worried in Turkey after travel warning
One tourist says she and her party were especially concerned in the Istanbul bazar where Israelis are easily identified by shop keepers; tourist agent says there is a drop in bookings to Turkish destinations
Roee Rubinstein, Shiri Hadar
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21:10, 05.31.22
Segment of Roman-era aqueduct uncovered south of Jerusalem's Old City
IAA researchers say the system was initiated by the Hasmonean kings to increase water supply to Jerusalem, used up until 19th century when replaced by electric pump; 'aqueduct’s quality astounds us until this very day,' experts say
TPS, Ynet
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13:52, 05.29.22
Israel seizes 1,800 rare, ancient artifacts stolen from archeological sites
Israel Antiquities Authority says it is one of the biggest busts recently; adds that antique merchant intended to ship ancient artifacts abroad for sale; 'coins are part of Israeli heritage,' IAA official says
Ynet
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20:29, 05.19.22
Joint Moroccan-Israeli project aims to boost peace through travel
Almost two years after signing of Abraham Accords, relations between Jerusalem and Rabat at an all-time high and groups are looking for ways to nurture Israel’s newfound connections with the Arab world
i24NEWS
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14:21, 05.12.22
Israeli research on ancient rubbish shine light on Incense Trade Route
Analysis of the ancient trading route's garbage deposits point to early process of globalization between the years of 300 BCE to 300 AD
Yaron Drukman
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21:38, 05.11.22