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British Airways becomes latest airline to cancel flights to Tel Aviv

The British flag carrier joins United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines in suspending flights to Israel in wake of fighting in Gaza; easyJet still not cancelling flights but 'monitoring situation'

Reuters, Ynet , 11:59 , 05.13.21

U.S. airlines cancel flights to Tel Aviv amid escalating conflict

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines issue travel waivers for a host of flights to Ben Gurion Airport after Hamas claimed it had fired rockets at Israel's only port of entry; United spokeswoman says company will 'monitor the situation

Reuters , 22:48 , 05.12.21

EU countries agree to open up to Israeli tourists

As European bloc moves to ease blanket ban on non-essential travel from foreign countries in attempt to salvage summer tourism, Jewish state joins handful of countries whose citizens will be allowed to visit for leisure

Reuters , 13:42 , 05.06.21

In first, good-luck Roman-era bronze lamp uncovered in Jerusalem

Israel Antiquities Authority archeologists say it is possible the artifact was buried at the foundations of a structure built on a pilgrimage road leading up to the Temple Mount, where it was found, as a ritual burial of an offering

TPS , 13:32 , 05.05.21

Israel okays hotel quarantine for 'dangerous countries' arrivals

According to new Health Ministry rules, those returning from Ukraine, Ethiopia, Brazil, South Africa, India, Mexico and Turkey will enter compulsory isolation upon their return even if they have been inoculated or recovered from COVID

Adir Yanko , 19:17 , 04.29.21

Health Ministry demands travel ban to 'dangerous', virus-hit countries

Ministry also demands stringent measures be imposed on those returning from India, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey and Mexico, including mandatory quarantine in state-run hotels in an effort to avoid entry of new variants

Adir Yanko , 15:39 , 04.27.21

U.S. eases Israel travel advisory days after raising it

State Department move to place Israel into Level 3 category comes a week after the country was placed on 'Do Not Travel' list along with states with high COVID infection rates, despite the Jewish state recording world's fastest vaccination drive

Reuters, Ynet , 09:32 , 04.27.21

Dig reveals 1,600-year-old colorful mosaic in central Israel

Excavation workers stumble upon what is believed to be site of Byzantine-era industrial complex; find was in remarkably well preserved condition, will be restored using ancient methods and placed in plaza near Yavne cultural center

TPS , 15:58 , 04.26.21

Health Ministry refuses to ban India flights despite medical advice

Sources tell Ynet the ministry has been advised to halt arrival of foreign nationals, including students and workers, from India over outbreak of new COVID strain in the country; virus response chief calls Ben Gurion Airport 'our Achilles' heel'

Adir Yanko, Alexandra Lukash , 13:54 , 04.26.21

Discover the hidden gems of Israel's desert capital

From historic gardens to WWI monuments, Be'er Sheva is renovating its tourist spots, shedding new light on the long history of this city in the south that played an often unrecognized yet crucial role in the creation of the state

Uri Sharon , 12:36 , 04.26.21

Israel targets tourism boost after rapid COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

With half its population already inoculated against COVID, Israel prepares to open its gates for vaccinated tourists in bid to become among first to revive tourism industry post-pandemic

Reuters , 17:30 , 04.22.21

Israel to issue travel warnings for 8 virus-hit countries

Sources say Health Ministry also expected to impose compulsory isolation for foreigners arriving in Israel from the countries on the list, which include India and Mexico; measure set to be taken to prevent arrival of new vaccine-resistant variants

Nadav Eyal, Adir Yanko , 19:59 , 04.21.21

Israel, Britain mull 'green travel corridor' after vaccine success

Foreign Ministry says Ashkenazi discussed 'mutual recognition of vaccines' with British Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove, who is currently on an official visit to Israel; no timeline for implementing such a measure has been provided

Reuters , 13:57 , 04.20.21

Israel to welcome vaccinated foreign visitors from May 23

Tourists will initially only be allowed to enter in organized groups, also required to undergo two PCR coronavirus tests - one before boarding and another upon arrival in Israel - as well as serological test at Ben-Gurion Airport

Adir Yanko, Reuters , 15:25 , 04.13.21

Abu Dhabi's Etihad starts direct passenger flights to Israel

Airline will initially offer two weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi; Israelis traveling to the Emirati capital will be exempt from coronavirus quarantine

Reuters , 17:13 , 04.06.21

Abraham Accords opens door for Muslim tourism to Israel

Tourism Ministry says visitors will want to see the spiritual sites but local tour companies believe they will also seek to experience a Middle Eastern country that has none of the restrictions of the Arab world - and may even hit the beaches too

Daniel Sonnenfeld/The Media Line , 09:10 , 04.03.21

Graffiti or homage? Hi-tech imaging sheds light on Holy Sepulchre wall crosses

Researchers investigating site believed to be location of Jesus's crucifixion and burial, find thousands of close-bunched and hand-engraved markings, which they estimate served as a transactional tool between pilgrims and local priests

Reuters , 16:31 , 03.31.21

Emerging from virus, Israel looks forwards to true festival freedom

From family-friendly events in Jerusalem to art tours and drumming in Eilat, local authorities are wooing domestic tourists for Passover, Ramadan and Easter, which this year all fall within weeks of each other

Tara Kavaler / The Media Line , 23:24 , 03.28.21

Seeing Jerusalem is not impossible this holiday season

2021 is a special year, with all three monotheistic religions celebrating major festivals - Ramadan, Passover and Easter - in close proximity, and despite the pandemic the holy city can still play a role thanks to technology

Uri Sharon , 13:38 , 03.27.21

Can Israeli startups reboot global travel?

Israel is a hub for new technology that is used worldwide, and some of its travel tech companies may play a role in helping tourists and the tourism industry make a safe comeback once the pandemic is finally behind us

Uri Sharon , 13:59 , 03.20.21

Report: Multiple countries expected to allow entry for vaccinated Israelis

Tourism Minister says vaccinated tourists may be able to enter Israel as early as mid-April; UAE, Bahrain and Morocco, alongside a host of European states, slated to embrace green pass policy

i24NEWS , 18:27 , 03.16.21

Israel unveils new Dead Sea Scrolls found in desert trove of treasures

In race against looters, archeologists uncovered fragments containing Greek verses from Biblical books of Zechariah and Nahum, coins from time of Bar-Kokhba Revolt, 6,000-year-old mummified skeleton of child, 10,000-year-old basket in perfect condition

Itay Blumenthal, Associated Press , 11:22 , 03.16.21

Morocco hopes for Israeli tourism boost when flights resume

Rabat's tourism minister says he expects 200,000 Israeli visitors once direct flights resume in the first year after both nations reinstated diplomatic ties as part of a U.S.-brokered deal

Reuters , 16:52 , 03.15.21

Israel launches rapid COVID-19 testing at Ben Gurion Airport

After a 4-month delay, service will offer the public two high-quality and reliable PCR testing options - a quick test that provides results within 4 hours or a test that provides results within 14 hours

Itay Blumenthal, Nina Fuchs , 22:31 , 03.09.21

El Al eyes 'COVID-clean' flights for the immune or airport-tested

Israeli flag carrier launches method which could reduce social distancing that limits turnover at airports and cramps passenger comfort, and allow business as usual for duty-free shops and restaurants

Reuters , 16:42 , 03.08.21