First-degree family members, new grandparents and Israeli residents with visas try to navigate the labyrinthine regulations of entering Israel during the pandemic

English-speakers who moved to Israel are finding that their families are being barred from visiting for weddings, births, surgeries and more, with no rhyme or reason given

As mutual program will take at least 30 days to begin, Foreign Ministry says Emiratis will allow airlines to grant permits electronically; El Al announces flights from December 13

Netanyahu hails agreement as boost for reciprocal tourism; misleadingly says Sudan abstained on anti-Israel UN resolution when instead it was absent from vote on Israeli resolution

Deal for visa-free travel between countries receives final okay from Abu Dhabi’s cabinet; Israeli ministers must now do same for it to go into effect

Jerusalem says Emirati foreign minister sent official request to establish mission in Tel Aviv as soon as possible, is hoping Israel does the same in Abu Dhabi

Israeli and Emirati officials sign visa exemption agreement and announce, together with the US, a $3 billion regional development fund

Netanyahu, Ashkenazi set to welcome first senior Emirati delegation to Israel, headed by country's finance and economy ministers; sides will sign various bilateral agreements

Decision will remain in force until April 15, but exceptions will be made for diplomats, international organizations, foreign workers; quarantine required for all arrivals

The US Embassy in Israel has recently made the long-awaited announcement that Israeli nationals will be able to apply for an E-2 visa beginning May 1; this is great news