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Published Monday February 8, 2021 10:03 IST ​It is currently extremely difficult to obtain or renew US passports in Israel. This is a serious, ongoing problem which thousands of American citizens … [Read more...] about US Passport Difficulties

Published February 7, 2021 12:50 IST On Friday, February 5, the Israeli Cabinet voted to extend the travel ban through February 20. In conjunction with this, the Cabinet announced new rules and … [Read more...] about Travel Ban Extended by Two Weeks, New Rules Published

UPDATED: February 4, 2021 19:07 IST Yesterday, Wednesday, February 3, the Knesset passed legislation regarding the current ban on flights in and out of Israel. Media reports have mistakenly stated … [Read more...] about Flight Ban – Clarifications & Developments

Updated: February 2, 2021 14:41 IST The saga of emergency travel in and out of Israel continues. As reported by Chaim V’Chessed, flights in and out of Israel are prohibited through February 7. … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Emergency Flights to/from Israel – Risks Involved

Updated February 2, 2021 12:14 IST SEE UPDATED INFORMATION IN THIS POST Just before midnight last night, the Government of Israel voted to extend the current lockdown until Friday, February 5. … [Read more...] about Lockdown and Flight Ban Extended

Updated, Jan 30, 23:27 IST Numerous people are finding themselves stranded in Israel, as flights to and from Israel continue to be grounded, due to the strict lockdown. The government has … [Read more...] about Emergency Flights to USA

Ben Gurion Airport is now closed for incoming and outgoing commercial flights. It is possible to request permission to leave Israel for emergencies, see … [Read more...] about Airport Closed for Commercial Flights

Israel’s government has approved extreme measures aimed at limiting the spread of Covid 19. At midnight January 26 (between Monday and Tuesday), all foreign airlines will be barred from landing in … [Read more...] about Cabinet Votes to (Nearly) Close Airport

SEE UPDATED INFORMATION HERE Due to the continued spike in Corona infections, drastic flight restrictions are being deliberated by Israel’s cabinet at this hour. Currently being considered is a … [Read more...] about Drastic Flight Limitations Planned

Earlier this week, media reports claimed that Israeli authorities were set to severely restrict flights out of Israel. This news sent many with travel plans scrambling to leave Israel earlier than … [Read more...] about Lockdown Extended, No Changes to Flight Rules, Tests to be Required

Israel is currently in a stringent lockdown, and most government offices are closed to the public. The Interior Ministry remains open, but for urgent matters only. Even prior to the lockdown, many … [Read more...] about Visas Extended, Yet Some Foreigners Losing Health Care Benefits

Updated Jan 30 23:21 IST All travelers flying to the United States will soon be required to provide a negative Covid-19 test before boarding their flight.  The Centers for Disease Control and … [Read more...] about Covid Tests to be Required of Travelers to US