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Ted Cruz Accuses State Department of Influencing Flight Suspensions to Israel
The Republican senator said that “there have been allegations about antisemitic discrimination by airlines and that calls by unions not to fly to Israel were motivated solely by pro-Hamas activists.”
Israelis Seeking Cheaper Ways to Fly to NY
The cost of a plane ticket to the US on an El Al flight currently starts at close to $1,000 and the flights are packed
Lufthansa Hit with $4 Million Fine for Refusing Boarding to 128 Jewish Travelers
"No one should face discrimination when they travel, and today’s action sends a clear message to the airline industry," stated U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
US & Foreign Airlines Cancel Flights to Israel, El Al Flying
United and Delta Airlines are suspending flights due to escalating security tensions in the region.
Israeli Travelers Warned of Iranian Terror Threats Abroad
Jerusalem urged citizens abroad to increase their vigilance, conceal Jewish and Israeli symbols, and stay away from large events and protests.
US Singles Out Israeli Green Card Applicants with Hostile Questions on IDF Service
"For me, the feeling is as if questions were copied from the Office of the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague," said one Israeli applicant.
Delta, United Airlines Resume Flights to Israel
United was slated to have its first new flight to Israel on June 6 and Delta to do so on June 7.
New Entry Rules When Traveling to Israel from Visa-Exempt Countries
Israel introduces new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.
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.”
Emirates Airline Announces Daily Flight Service Between Dubai and Tel Aviv
After repeated delays, the service will launch on June 23.
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.
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