Under new plan, tourists must submit to pre- and post-flight PCR tests, but returning Israelis will no longer need to show a negative COVID test before flying home

Eran Segal warns of tough days ahead, as new serious rise even when total infections fall; minister, deputy minister test positive

The competition, hosted this year in Eilat, was the target of vocal criticism from those who view beauty pageants as outdated, sexist and damaging to young women

Tourism minister demands compensation plan for industry workers as restrictions barring entry to foreign nationals poised to take effect

Tourist groups of up to 40 will not require booster shots but will have to act as a 'pod' and not mix with others

Move said to be opposed by health officials, but pushed by political leadership ahead of meeting between Bennett and Putin; visitors would still need to undergo antibody screening

Yoel Razvozov says travelers inoculated with shots Israel are familiar with, such as Pfizer, Moderna, will not need blood test; those with Russian, Chinese vaccines will

As border crossing between countries is reopened, vacationers say prices in Jordanian Red Sea resort city around a quarter of those in nearby Israeli town

Minister Yoel Razvozov says he is working to convince hotels to lower prices and to compile a list of those offering discounts