Venezuela is taking further steps to deter Israelis from visiting the country. A tour group from the Jewish State was forced to cancel its trip.

The group of 13 Israelis was set to fly to Venezuela in coming days, with lodging, tours and flights already arranged by an Israeli travel company, Echo Outdoor Touring Ltd. When Echo requested tourist visas for its clients, the demands of the Venezuelan government - including traveling to Jordan - placed an insurmountable barrier that ultimately led to the cancellation of the trip.