Ministry recommends requiring vaccinated travelers arriving from COVID hotspots to quarantine, and delaying relaunch of Israel's tourism program

'It's time Israel's unique advantage as a safe and healthy country starts to assist' in the recovery of its economy, says tourism minister; PCR and antibody tests required

Ministerial team said likely to okay limited travel to and from peninsula as early as this month; Taba crossing opens Thursday for a few hours to let stranded Israelis in

Reviewing a year of crisis, ministry expresses hope for spring resurgence and announces plans to revitalize the industry

Jerusalem Development Authority holds two confabs for potential bidders; new tourism minister 'still studying' issue

Move will enable both locations, which account for 30% of country's tourism, to restart operations despite ongoing outbreak; visitors will need to have a negative coronavirus test

In move that could spell end of entire project, court says government must provide 'factual basis' for claims project will increase visits to city

New analysis of traffic data appears to undermine cable car planner congestion claims, indicates solution lies in more shuttles

The economy may be reopening, but with planes still grounded, and with much of the US and Europe stuck at home, an entire profession is being left behind

Israeli prime ministers have always invented extra cabinet posts to help stabilize coalitions, but rarely by slicing vital agencies or halving ministers' terms