Travel ban

Bangladesh restores ‘except for Israel’ inscription on passports

When the phrase was removed in 2021, Israeli officials hoped it was a sign of warming relations.

Migrants from Bangladesh hand over their passports to a Panamanian official after arriving to the migrant reception center, in the village of Lajas Blancas, Darien Province, Panama September 26, 2024.
 U.S. President-elect Donald Trump adjusts the microphone as he meets with House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 13, 2024.

Fearing a Trump travel ban, top US universities urge int'l students to return before inauguration

 People walk on a beach in Vilimalé Island. November 15, 2023.

Six months later: What happened to the Maldives' call for a ban on Israeli passports?

 A WOMAN seeking divorce in a ‘beit din’ was the sole female in the room until the advent of ‘toanot.’ (Illustrative)

New Year and finally free: Get-refuser agrees to divorce wife to visit religious graves


Israel places top travel warning on Egypt, Jordan

"There has been a rise in the rhetoric of global jihadist entities that call for harm to Israelis and Jews worldwide," the National Security Council and Foreign Ministry said.

People take part in a pro-Palestinian protest, after hundreds of Palestinians were killed in a blast at Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza that Israeli and Palestinian officials blamed on each other, in Amman, Jordan, October 18, 2023

Travel blogger ignites criticism over call to visit Thailand. Here's why

She was thrilled about her Thailand trip and wanted to encourage her followers to go too. But she overlooked a crucial detail.

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In blow to Lebanon’s economy, Gulf states tell citizens to stay away

Recent confrontations between Palestinian factions leave several dead, raising international apprehensions

 Lebanese army members stand on an observation tower during a Lebanese army media tour near the Lebanese-Israeli border

Why is this Croatian city banning tourists' wheeled suitcases?

Mayor Mato Frankovic instilled the ban, as part of the "Respect the City" initiative, with an attached fine of Rs 23630 (approximately 1,067.68 NIS or $287.83 USD) for breaching the ban.

A general view of Dubrovnik, Croatia June 7, 2022. Picture taken with a drone on June 7, 2022.

Russia to restrict travel, require advance booking to cross border

The planned amendments come as the government continues to mobilize men of draft age for the war in Ukraine.

 Soldiers build razor wire fence on Poland's border with Russia's exclave of Kaliningrad near Bolcie, Poland November 3, 2022.

Where does Israel rank in the world's most powerful passports?

Israel remains steady and able to travel without hassle to many countries across the world - but which passports are the strongest?

Close up of woman hand with engagement ring holding passport and suitcase

Israel's El Al Airlines agrees to repay state's COVID loan by year end

The loan was part of a government package to help the airline during the COVID-19 crisis.

An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, as it lands at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv

How can travel agents charge handling fees even when flights are canceled?

Travel agents became concerned that even if a contract between an agent and a customer allows a handling fee, they would be faced with lawsuits from customers.

 Illustrative image of an airplane.

International travel still lags amid COVID, inflation and gun worries

Travel industry leaders in the US acknowledged that potential visitors are worried about gun violence due to recent mass shootings in Buffalo, Texas and elsewhere.

 Travelers at Orlando International Airport, on May 23, 2022.

The end of pandemic flight bargains? Air travel costs surging with more to come

Multiple air travel experts say the worst is still to come. After two years of COVID crushing our travel plans, consumer demand is now high.

 Air travellers wearing protective face masks, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, walk at JetBlue Terminal 5 at JFK International airport in New York, US, November 16, 2021.

US govt to cut back on 'do not travel' COVID advisories

Out of about 215 countries and territories that it rates, the department currently lists nearly 120 at "Level Four: Do Not Travel", including much of Europe Japan, Israel and Russia.

 Passengers walk at John F. Kennedy International Airport during the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant in Queens, New York City, US, December 26, 2021.