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Recently recovered COVID patients no longer need PCR tests to enter Israel

Panel votes unanimously to exempt those who recovered from disease within last 3 months from taking test which Israel has so far required from all travelers as a prerequisite for boarding inbound flights

Yaron Druckman, Adir Yanko , 14:25, 09.20.21

Israel to reopen for small foreign tour groups

New pilot program will allow an unlimited number of tour groups from countries on Israel's green, yellow and orange lists to enter the country, provided all group members have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Reuters , 18:04, 09.05.21

End of travel as we knew it: Israel’s airlines face mass layoffs, bankruptcy

Tourism experts say the travel sector has changed forever as a result of COVID, with airlines globally massively downsizing during peak months of infection and engaging in hiring sprees between pandemic waves

The Media Line , 08:55, 09.03.21

Extremely rare forger's stone found during excavation in J'lem

The tiny stone weight is only the second to be discovered in Israel and believed to have been used to forge good’s weight during the trading process, and deceive the buyers around 589 B.C.E.

Ynet , 14:14, 09.02.21

EU removes Israel from safe travel list as country counts 7,000 COVID-19 dead

Israeli visitors may face tighter controls, such as COVID-19 tests and quarantines, but measures may vary depending on the EU country of arrival and vaccination status

Reuters, Ynet , 20:00, 08.30.21

Israeli archaeologists uncover parts of Vilnius synagogue destroyed by Nazis

Israel Antiquities Authority says the dig, which began in 2015 with an aim to uncover remains of the Great Synagogue of Vilna, has been completed following discovery of synagogue's Aron Kodesh and the Bimah

TPS , 22:42, 08.26.21

1,500-year-old agricultural and industrial sites discovered in central Israel

Discovery sheds light on Land of Israel's history during Byzantine rule; 'this opens up a whole new perspective on how people once lived in this part of the country', says central city mayor

TPS , 11:37, 08.18.21

From Josephus to Longfellow: the Zippori experience

Zippori today is a microcosm of a complete Galilee holiday experience, all in the compact confines of one tranquil moshav and its adjacent historical attraction, a Crusader fortress, many outdoor activities and a national park notable for its rich archaeology dating to Roman and Byzantine eras

Buzzy Gordon , 19:21, 08.15.21

Human remains, personal items dug up at site of iconic Six-Day War battle

Construction workers come across a cache of artifacts believed to have belonged to Jordanian soldier who took part in the famous battle for Ammunition Hill during the 1967 conflict

Gilad Cohen , 22:41, 08.12.21

We've hit the mother lode! Camper unearths stash of ancient coins

While out camping with family on the beach, Yotam Dahan discovers 13-pound lump of coins from about 1,700 years ago which archeologists speculate belonged to a merchant ship that wrecked ashore

Ynet , 23:23, 08.11.21

Family finds Talmudic-era coin during Galilee trip

Bronze piece - uncovered at a Mikveh belonging to an ancient Jewish village in the Korazim National Park - is estimated by researchers to be nearly 1,500 years old

TPS , 16:35, 08.10.21

Don't be a Ben or Jerry, get both sides of Israel-Palestine story

The long-running conflict is emotional and complex and the interpretation of events can often vary; so instead of diving into a difficult dispute without understanding the full picture, those who are truly interested can take tours that include the experiences of each party

Uri Sharon , 18:33, 07.30.21

Israel launches first direct flights to Morocco

Following U.S.-brokered agreement to normalize relations between Jerusalem and Rabat last year, El Al and Israir to begin routes from Tel Aviv to Marrakech's Menara Airport

i24NEWS , 09:53, 07.25.21

Egyptian figurines shed light on ancient commerce

Study of 3,000-year-old bronze statuettes uncovered at pharaonic burials suggests interruption of trade in the Mediterranean following Bronze Age Collapse was not as catastrophic as researchers previously believed

Maya Margit/The Media Line , 18:51, 07.24.21

Government visitors get priority as tour operators left hanging

Tourism Ministry says1,500 tourists, including delegation of French lawmakers, are scheduled to visit Israel by end of July under pilot for permitted groups, meanwhile businesses relying on incoming tourism are bracing themselves for further postponement of official reopening of skies

The Media Line , 14:28, 07.21.21

Archaeologists discover missing section of First Temple-era Jerusalem wall

Co-directors of the excavation say new section connects two other segments that were previously unearthed, showing ancient Judean capital's line of defense against the Babylonian invaders; jar fragments and several stamp seals uncovered at the site

TPS , 14:42, 07.14.21

Jewish Revolts coins hailing 'freedom of Zion, Jerusalem' uncovered in West Bank

Bar-Ilan University archaeologists find Great Revolt coin at Khirbat Jib’it and one from Bar-Kokhba Revolt in nearby cliffs, indicating Jewish presence further north than thought

TPS , 20:48, 07.13.21

First-ever inscription from time of biblical judges found in southern Israel

Rare inscription bearing the name 'Jerubbaal' in alphabetic script dates from around 1,100 BCE; word written in ink on pottery vessel and found inside storage pit dug into the ground and lined with stones at site Khirbat er-Ra‘i, near Kiryat Gat

TPS , 18:07, 07.12.21

Israel unveils major new finds from Jerusalem's Second Temple era

Archaeologists uncover opulent public structure built 2,000 years ago near the holy site, with an enormous fountain, baths and banquet halls to serve ancient city's elites

AFP , 18:40, 07.08.21

Fossils of previously unknown prehistoric human discovered in Israel

Researchers say remains likely came from hominin group closely related to Neanderthals and believe there are enough similarities to link group to other populations found in prior cave excavations in Israel dating back 400,000 years

Associated Press , 21:56, 06.24.21

With Israelis 'trapped' in country, local hotels raise rates

Reluctant to endure the lengthy quarantine involved choosing cheaper options abroad, Israelis with unvaccinated children find themselves looking for domestic vacation spots, giving hotels and bed and breakfasts carte blanche to increase their prices by as much as 20%

Tara Kavaler/The Media Line , 09:18, 06.19.21

Israelis left fuming as Ryanair changes flight timeframes

Yaniv and Or say they booked a flight to Corfu in July, but the low-cost airline suddenly delayed the flight's takeoff and landing hours, cutting their vacation short and failing to offer any other alternative outside of refund

Shiri Hadar , 15:31, 06.17.21

Doctor saves stricken fellow passenger’s life on Dubai flight

Dr. Saeed noticed the passenger was apparently suffering from a stroke and rushed to her aid, telling the captain the plane must turn around and return to Tel Aviv; she was in stable condition upon landing and was taken to hospital

Daniel Salami , 12:50, 06.17.21

Israeli carrier Israir to start flights to Morocco next month

Airline says six-hour non-stop flights between Tel Aviv and Marrakesh would begin on July 19, operate five times a week; move comes six months after two countries agreed to resume diplomatic ties and relaunch direct air travel

Reuters, Ynet , 15:01, 06.01.21

2,000-year-old basilica, largest in Israel, unearthed in Ashkelon

Massive marble structure, which boasts a large theater and elaborate decorations, dates back to the Roman period and is believed to have been constructed by Herod the Great

TPS, Ynet , 22:15, 05.31.21