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Israel Moving to Electronic Tourist Visas

The E-visa will allow foreigners coming from countries that require an entry visa and who wish to come to Israel on a tourist visa to receive one through their e-mail, without having to go to the Israeli embassy.

El Al to Add Five Weekly Flights from South Florida, Los Angeles, Boston

"Since Oct. 7, El Al has strategically adjusted its U.S. flight schedule to uphold an air bridge which is vital for the State of Israel," stated Shlomi Zafarani, an El Al vice president.

El Al Cancelling South Africa

It might also be a good time for all the Jews left in South Africa to pack up and leave.

Israel Says it’s in Visa Waiver Program, but US Issues Denial

"Within a few weeks Israelis will be able to visit the United States without having to wait a long time for a visa from the American Embassy," said Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.

Kazakhstan Launches Direct Flights to Israel

Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, launched direct flights between Tel Aviv and Almaty on Thursday. “We look forward to much stronger, closer and mutually beneficial...

US Citizens in Gaza Still to Need Visas to Cross Border at Erez, per...

The U.S. State Department released a fact sheet about the memorandum of understanding that Washington and Jerusalem signed on July 19.

Berlin Airport Security Asks Chabad Rabbi to Remove Yarmulke

Yehuda Teichtal later confirmed with the head of the German police that no such policy was in place.

El Al Announces New Flights between Fort Lauderdale and Tel Aviv

“Another milestone in El Al’s continued growth in Florida,” a company executive stated.

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.

Arkia to Launch Direct Flights Between Israel and Sri Lanka in October

“Sri Lanka has had Jewish traders and a community long ago,” Waruna Wilpatha, a former Sri Lankan ambassador to Israel said.

Israel Rebukes Kingdom of Jordan Over Harassment of Religious Jews

Jordanian officials have desecrated Tefillin, demanded Jews cut off their payot, and simply barred entry to religious Jews.

Israeli Requirements for US Visa Exemptions Progresses

Israeli police will automatically send data to the US on Israeli citizens based on fingerprint inquiries from the US.

Study Identifies Israel as 5th Safest Country for Tourists

The United States was list as the 20th most dangerous for tourists!

Wiesenthal Center Urges Jordan to Uphold Rights and Dignity of Jewish Travelers

The group asks King Abdullah to end harassment at border for packing prayer shawls and phylacteries

Israel Bans Visitors from Bringing Their Own Lulavs for Sukkot

If visitors to Israel do bring their own, they will be taken away, and new ones will be provided that were grown in Israel, free of charge.

Israeli Airport Locates and Returns 1,300 Missing Suitcases

Similar to other destinations in countries in the world, Ben Gurion has been finding it hard to return to full operations after two years of limited international travel.

Lufthansa Apologizes for Selectively Preventing Identifiably Jewish Passengers from Flying

It comes after video surfaced of an employee telling a Jewish passenger that those who were banned are “Jewish from JFK” and that it was the “Jewish people who were the mess, who made the problems.”

Israel Adds US, Canada to List of Countries Banned for Travel

“The time that we bought is running out. Omicron is already in the country, from the Knesset to kindergartens, and it is spreading fast,” says Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Meeting with Mayorkas, Shaked Aims for Israel to Join Visa Waiver Program by 2023

"If we succeed, by early 2023, we will be able to say goodbye to the queues at the U.S. embassy.”

New: Tourist Groups Can Enter Israel Without 3rd Vaccine

During the first seven days of their stay, the “unprotected” tourists in the group will perform a PCR test every 72 hours or present a negative result in an antigen test performed every 24 hours.

Tourism in Israel on Road to Recovery, But That Road is Long

The Israel Ministry of Tourism is working on an outline to allow vaccinated tourists to visit Israel from the beginning of November.

Tel Aviv Ranks Among World’s Top Six Culinary Destinations

The other cities on “Food and Travel” magazine’s list are Palermo, Chania, Vienna, San Sebastian and Marseille.

American Airlines to Launch New Direct Flights Between New York and Israel

Flights will feature kosher food available for pre-order and kosher wine.

Discounted UAE Airline to Start Direct Flights to Israel, No Visa Necessary

UAE and Israeli citizens can visit each other’s countries visa-free, owing to the recently signed Abraham Accords.

Report: El Al Extends Ban on Passenger Flights Until End of September

The Israeli airline is extending the unpaid leave of most of its 6,080 employees • El Al CEO: “There is still a significant way to go until the restart of scheduled flights.”

(Partially) Open Skies: Israel to Accept Foreign Tourists in September

Israel partially reopened its skies this week, with visitors from “green countries” exempt from quarantine upon arrival.

Israel Reopens its Skies, with Caveats

Israelis can fly to Greece, Bulgaria and Croatia, but must be tested for COVID-19 before flying and remain in quarantine upon arrival until receiving the results.

With No Incoming Tourism, Jerusalem Shifts Focus to Israelis

The city is offering free entrances to tourist attractions, culinary tours, tour guides, and other attractions.

American Airlines to Revive Flights Between New York and Tel Aviv

The new nonstop flight is part of the first long-haul international flights that American has launched from New York in more than four years.

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