Israel Inaugurates New International Airport to Boost Eilat Tourism
Constructed at a cost of some $500 million, it has an annual capacity of 2.5 million passengers. It is able to handle 20 takeoffs and landings an hour and accommodate large aircraft, such as Boeing 747s.
Arab Rioters Destroyed Light Rail Stop on Shabbat
"Kfir strongly condemns any damage done to the light rail."
Where Am I: Motorcycles
Dirtbikes
Iran Holding 155 Mile Ultramarathon in Hottest Spot on Earth
In 2005, the Lut Desert registered a temperature of 70.7°C, or 159.26° F.
Power Blackouts, Supply Shortages Hampering Rescue Efforts in Nepal
The death toll continues to rise following earthquakes in Nepal as rescue workers fight the clock.
Acid Waste Spill Killing Rare Ibexes in Nature Reserve
The number of rare ibexes that have been killed at the Nahal Ashalim Nature Reserve has risen to 8.
Electra Airways Pilot Makes Successful Landing After Harrowing Ordeal
Miraculously, although the rear left tire was indeed inoperable, the other three tires held up.
Israeli Airlines Allow Passengers to Reschedule
The change must be made to the same destination, but with a future date.
Where Am I: Trails in the Wilderness
Trails in the Wilderness
Israel to Temporarily Replace National Anthem with ‘Let It Snow, Let It Snow’
This year, it appears the snow will stick around only through Thursday night when heavy rains will sweep the streets.
In-flight Electronics Ban Due to iPad Bomb Plot
A plot was discovered to smuggle a bomb onto a plane in an iPad and blow it up
Agudah Rabbi Gets TSA Award for Sparing Jews X-Ray Imaging, Broken Matzohs
"Some travelers will be carrying boxes of matzoh, which are consumed as part of the Passover ritual. Matzoh can be machine or handmade and are typically very thin and fragile, and break easily."
EU Laws May Delay Israel’s Entry to US Visa Waiver Program
It’s not clear why the European Union – which almost entirely participates in the US visa waiver program and already shares such information – would object to Israel doing the same.
Where Am I: Hanging Around
Hanging around.
Where Am I: Seashore
By the sea.
Rami Levy Wins Bid to Buy Israir, Israel’s First Airline to Fly Commercial to...
The deal, an offer to purchase as is, is valid until December 6.
Where Am I – Hieroglyphics
Not in a pyramid
Wizz Air Expands Low-Fare Flights from Israel
Wizz Air also announced that the new routes would operate twice a week.
Report: Ukraine Weighs Ending Visa-Free Agreement with Israel
Ukraine is upset with Israel's alleged "unfriendly actions toward Ukraine and pro-Russian position on the international arena," according to the Kyiv Post.
Tourism For 2018 Tops Records With Four Million Visitors
40% of tourists who arrived in Israel this year are returning tourists who have already visited Israel – proof that Israel is a desirable destination in the world.
Israel Counter-Terror Bureau Nixes Travel to Tunisia
Israel's Counter-Terrorism Bureau is warning citizens not to travel to Tunisia, especially during Lag B'Omer.
Where Am I: End of the Road
Bridge
US Mulling Visa Waiver for Israelis
The issue is expected to be raised in President Biden and Prime Minister Bennett's meeting Thursday.
Tel Aviv Ranked 7th Best Destination For Foodies in 2020
BBC’s Good Food Magazine wrote that Tel Aviv has exceptional street food, much of which is vegan-friendly.
El Al Airlines Being Sued by Passengers Over ‘Horror Flight’
The plane departed NYC hours later than planned and then was forced to land in Athens to avoid desecrating the Sabbath.
US Relaxes International Traveler Entry Rules
Non-citizen, non-immigrant air travelers are allowed to enter the US with proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and a negative PCR test within 72 hours of flight.
Defunct Grossinger’s Hotel Destroyed by Fire
Asher Selig Grossinger moved from New York City to Sullivan County in the Catskill Mountains in the 1900s and rented rooms to visitors from the city.
El Al Announces Flight Suspension Extended till Aug. 31
Nearly all of the airline's 6,500 employees have been on unpaid leave since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bennett: Israel ‘Likely to Reopen the Skies’ in Coming Week
Since there are now tens of thousands of cases of the coronavirus in Israel, another 50 or so infections from incoming travelers are “meaningless.”
Hitchhiking EMT Responds to Vehicle Collision
Kalanit left her friend's vehicle in the middle of the busy highway and began tending to the injured.