Pandemic, travel restrictions force halt to visits by about 60,000 young Jews through programs sponsored by Birthright, Masa, Jewish schools, youth groups

With 3/4 of Eilat residents out of jobs, local official says economic crisis poses a bigger threat than COVID-19, as city has had its 'oxygen tube cut' due to halt of tourism

Hotel Association says without aid there'll be massive layoffs; no comment from Tourism Ministry; guide says cancellations compounded by lack of clarity from government

Patients returned on flights from Madrid and Zurich; up to 80,000 Israelis are in self-quarantine; Bethlehem in West Bank on lockdown

Visitors from Germany, Austria, France, Spain and Switzerland barred, but officials have indicated could let people in or allow them to stay if they have a place to self-quarantine

Authorities in Athens say group was in Jewish state, West Bank and Egypt on February 19-27; at West Bank hotel where they stayed, 4 people may be infected

Cops say eight criminal probes opened against people suspected of flouting Health Ministry instructions, misleading inspectors

15 miles of hairpin turns make the 5,400-foot ascent too treacherous during inclement weather, but when the resort opens, Israeli and foreign tourists flock to see the white powder

Clifftop zip lines, a floating amusement park, an LGBTQ museum: the White City is looking to build attractions, upgrade infrastructure, reach new tourist markets by 2030

'My heart is pounding fast, but I’m fine. I called the police. In the meantime, I’m here among all the bags and suitcases. It’s really stressful,' teen posts to Instragram