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‘Be friendly’ and prepare to explain lulav and etrog, Sukkot travelers advise

“We were a little nervous about it, but thankfully, it worked out very well,” one traveler told JNS.

September 29, 2023

Israeli passengers at Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion International Airport celebrate with Air Astana staff the inaugural direct flight between Israel and Kazakhstan on Sept. 7, 2023. Photo by Gideon Markowicz/TPS.

Kazakhstan launches direct flights to Israel

The new flight between Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion International Airport and Almaty International Airport is scheduled to operate twice weekly.

Pesach Benson

September 7, 2023

A Wizz Air flight prepares to take off from Ben-Gurion Airport, Sept. 3, 2014. Photo by Moshe Shai/Flash90.

Tel Aviv to London flight lands in Serbia after passenger attacks crew

The traveler also tried to open the emergency exit mid-air.

September 5, 2023

El Al passenger jets at Ben-Gurion Airport in Lod, March 16, 2018. Photo by Moshe Shai/Flash90.

Israel warns citizens of possible abductions during the holiday season

The travel advisory cites a heightened risk of Iranian terrorism in countries near and far.

August 31, 2023

Lorin Maugery. Source: Screenshot.

Israeli-French lawyer is Jewish state’s new tourism consul to US South

“Israel is closer than you think,” longtime diplomat Lorin Maugery told JNS.

August 30, 2023

El Al Airlines. Credit: Courtesy.

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.

August 14, 2023

The departure hall at Ben-Gurion Airport, April 4, 2023. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.

‘This is the real thing’: US Visa Waiver Program’s point man speaks

Gil Bringer is the Israeli official who has been coordinating the delicate and complicated talks to have Israel admitted to the lucrative program. He now believes that it is within reach and will benefit both sides.

Shirit Avitan Cohen

August 13, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveils plans for the high-speed train, July 30, 2023. Photo by Haim Zach/GPO.

Israel announces $27b high-speed rail project

The line, which is to run from Kiryat Shmona to Eilat, could in the future link Israel to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

Etgar Lefkovits

July 30, 2023

A scuba diver swims in the Eilat Dolphin Reef. Photo by Asaf Zvuloni/Israel Nature and Parks Authority/Flash90.

American tourism to Israel sees significant boost

U.S. residents visiting in the first half of 2023 have increased 12% since the previous period in 2019.

July 19, 2023