Knesset approves $1.3b recovery plan for Gaza border communities The seven-year initiative declares hard-hit areas national priority zones and expands the Tekuma Directorate to lead reconstruction. JNS Staff March 31, 2025
Israel allocating $64m for tourism projects, including in Judea and Samaria The Tourism Ministry’s support is going to 55 projects, including infrastructure, renovations, parks and attractions. Amelie Botbol Dec. 18, 2024
State of Israeli tourism after a year of war The Swords of Iron War disrupted the Israel tourism industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Sept. 30, 2024
Where have all the tourists gone? In Israel's hospitality industry, optimism reigns. Judith Segaloff June 6, 2024
6,000 run in Dead Sea marathon amid Gaza war Among the participants and onlookers were the families and friends of some 136 hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza. Feb. 4, 2024
Inside Saudi Arabia: Israeli minister speaks to JNS from Riyadh "We're making the crack in the wall; after us people will blow up the wall," says Israeli Tourism Minister Haim Katz of his historic visit to the kingdom. Amichai Stein Sept. 28, 2023
Israeli Cabinet member receives warm welcome in Riyadh "There is a delegation here in the country for the first time. I hope they were received well. Welcome," said Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb. Sept. 27, 2023
Haim Katz first Israeli minister to make public visit to Saudi Arabia The delegation is in Riyadh for a U.N. World Tourism Organization conference. Sept. 26, 2023
60,000 tourists to visit Israel during Passover and Easter A total of 916,000 foreigners have visited since the first of January. April 4, 2023
