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US working to evacuate citizens wishing to leave Israel, ambassador says

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee announced that those citizens who wished to leave must enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before leaving.

Foreign nationals board buses to evacuate Israel via Egypt, following the security situation, in Tel Aviv, June 17, 2025
Rocket impact on a building in the Galilee

Historical heritage sites on verge of closure after year of rockets to northern communities

 Tourism minister Haim Katz attends the 'victory conference' at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on January 28, 2024.

Israel's Tourism Ministry to invest NIS 230m. in tourism infrastructure

 A new bike path will be opened in the southern Arava on Thursday to commemorate the 11 cyclists killed on October 7.

Millions invested into new bike path to honor victims of Oct. 7, hostages


Iranian film to open Haifa International Film Festival

The 40th Haifa International Film Festival opens October 15 with 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' by Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof.

 A SCENE from the Iranian film ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig.’

In the midst of ongoing war, Israel's tourism flounders with few travellers and many limitations

After a brief post-pandemic recovery, the tourism sector is struggling, with few travelers and many restrictions within the country due to the conflict.

The Western Wall in Jerusalem, one of the most toured location in Israel.

Birthright Israel set to hit Israel this summer with 13,500 participants

Birthright participants will engage in civic volunteering and hear first-hand testimonies from October 7 survivors

Birthright Israel participants.

Israel’s tourism industry remains strong as hotels pivot from hosting evacuees

The Israeli Ministry of Tourism, led by Haim Katz, housed displaced residents in hotels during the war with Hamas, providing financial support and preparing for the tourism industry's recovery.

ARRIVING AT Ben-Gurion Airport in Feb. Tourism is one of several industries that was absorbed a harsh economic impact due to the war in Gaza prompted by the October 7 attacks.

Egypt sees tourism numbers picking up despite shadow of Gaza war

Tourism Minister Ahmed Issa said 3.6 million tourists visited in the October-December 2023 period.

 The Lincoln Club delegation kicks off their Middle East tour in Egypt

Can you guess what the world's longest flight route will be in 2025?

The longest flight in the world, from New York to Singapore, is just under 19 hours. In 2025, another world record is expected to be broken in aviation.

 Singapore Airlines currently operates the world's longest flight routes.

In spite of war, 2023 tourist numbers nearing pre-COVID

The annual figure represents an increase of 12.5% compared to 2022, and a decrease of 34% from 2019.

 TOURISM MINISTER Haim Katz makes a toast to Israeli tourism in New York.

'Palestine' takes part in world tourism fair, Israel absent

It was not the right time to partake in a tourism fair abroad, the Ministry of Tourism said.

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125,000 Israelis evacuated from their homes since start of the war

Residents of Israel's north and south have been directed to relocate for their safety since October 7.

 People queue as Israelis are evacuated from the southern town of Sderot, near Israel's border with Gaza, October 15, 2023

Israel pledges half a million shekels for tourism scholarships

Set to benefit students starting their courses in October 2023, the initiative promises an equitable distribution of the scholarship funds.

A GROUP OF French tourists and their guide in Jerusalem’s Old City this week.

China adds Israel to its recommended list for group tourism

Following the efforts of the Tourism Ministry and the Chinese ambassador to Israel, tourism and flights between the two countries is expected to increase.

 A Chinese delegation marches in support of Israel, September 24, 2013.