Travel

Israelis detained in Kiev airport

Ukrainian authorities order Israeli travelers detained in response to Israel's detention of Ukrainians arriving in Ben Gurion Airport.

Passengers who were stood up by travel agent to receive refunds

Travel agency says flights to Uman were canceled, promises that affected customers will receive refunds.

EasyJet adds two more Italy-Israel routes

British airline adds two more low-cost routes, due to start operating in the fall.

How to get the most out of your next trip to Israel

What every visitor to Israel should know before planning their trip.

Sign of the times: More roads - and even more cars

Israel's blessed growth means more roads, cars, and traffic. Total travel jumped in 2016 to 58.2 billion km, increasing geometrically.

New immigration ban won't include Iraq

Trump to issue new travel ban to replace ban shot down by courts.

Full debate: Attorneys argue travel ban

Justice Department argues case to reinstate President Trump's travel ban to appeals court.

Appeals court rejects request to reinstate travel ban

Appeals court rejects Justice Department's request to reinstate US President Trump's travel ban.

Trump: What is our country coming to?

Trump responds to Department of Homeland Security's actions, slams judge for overriding entrance ban.

US ex-Marine in Iraq speaks about Trump ban in viral video

US ex-Marine in Iraq posts viral video about 'what's actually happening on the ground,' supports Trump travel ban.

Trump slams federal judge who ruled against travel ban

US President calls judge who ruled against ban 'so-called judge,' says his ruling is 'ridiculous.'

Poll: Half of Israelis avoid travel to cities hit by terror

New poll indicates 52% of Israelis avoid terror-hit cities in past year when planning vacations.

Minister calls to bar Brussels Airlines from Israeli airports

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin sharply criticizes Belgian airline which removed Halva manufactured in Samaria from its airline meals.

World's largest travel industry event to be held in Jerusalem

International networking event for new media professionals in the travel industry scheduled to meet in Jerusalem in 2017

Israelis Everywhere: Travel Abroad Sets Record, Data Shows

Israelis set a tourism record in July – one that is likely to be broken in August, with 777,500 Israelis leaving the country.

Israelis Advised Against Visiting 41 Countries

As terrorism rises worldwide, Israelis advised to be on alert during Spring holidays - and not to visit several countries at all.

Ben Gurion Airport Sees Highest-Ever Traffic Over Holidays

Holiday travel sky-high: 521 aircraft to depart, arrive at Israel's airport in 24 hours - a new record.

Discrimination?

NY Rep. Tells Kerry to Stop Blocking Israeli Visas

Congresswoman Meng questions rising Israeli visa rejections, reveals 'upsetting negative presumptions' behind move.

‘Celebrity Rabbi’ Nixes Uman Trips: It’s Forbidden

Rabbi Avi Zarki slams annual pilgrimage to Ukraine. ‘The spiritual boost is not real.’

TA-Haifa Train Shuts Down until Sunday

Train line closes until Sunday, tens of thousands of travelers affected.

Israelis Receive Travel Advisory Prior to Passover Vacation

The Counter Terrorism Bureau issued a travel warning, alerting Israelis to refrain from visiting hostile locations over Passover holiday.

Lonely Planet: Negev is 'Hot,' Visit Now

The Lonely Planet travel guide named the Negev as one of the Top Ten Regions to visit in 2013

US Congressman Introduces Visa Waiver for Israelis

Legislation introduced that would no longer require Israelis to obtain visas to visit the United States for tourism or business purposes.

Israel Raises Travel Warnings to Tunisia Prior to Lag B'Omer

Israel's National Security Council increased travel warnings to Tunisia following reports of attacks on Israeli or Jewish targets in country

Ben Gurion Airport on 'Fast Forward' for Holiday Travel

Ben Gurion International Airport will be on “fast forward” in order to cope with the crowds passing through for the upcoming holidays.

Gasoline Prices to Rise - Again

Gasoline prices are set to rise again this week due to a rise in the gas tax.

Ramadan Travel Advice Includes Warning not to Chew Gum

Britain and the US issue special travel warnings for the Muslim month of Ramadan. “Be careful about chewing gum” and beware of rapists.

Israelis Warned Away from Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan

The National Security Council Counter-Terrorism Bureau has continued its travel warning for Israeli tourists to Turkey.

Hundreds at Byzantine-Era Synagogue

Hundreds visit ancient synagogues in Samoa and Susiya, touring in honor of slain hikers.

Shades of Bollywood: Temple Yields Treasure

An Aladdin's cave of treasure has been found in an Indian temple touching off a debate on what to do with it.

Denmark Blocks Routine Israeli Security Standards at Airport

Denmark is refusing to allow Israeli security personnel to carry arms and conduct routine security checks of passengers at Kastrup Airport.

Israel Tourists Boycotting Turkey

Israeli tourists go ‘cold Turkey”, avoiding a country that suffered a 59 percent decrease in visits from Israel to the once-popular vacation spot.

U.S. Warns Israelis: Beware Tourist Visa Work Scam

The U.S. Consulate in Tel Aviv produced a video to warn Israelis – don’t try to fool our immigration officers.

Japan Rattled by 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake

Northeast Japan was rattled early Thursday by a 6.7-magnitude earthquake.

Bevis Mark Synagogue: More than 300 Years of Prayers & Judaism

Arutz Sheva TV's Hezki Ezra visited the 300 year old synagogue in London and met the site's curator.

Masada Opera Drawing Tourists Worldwide

Forty journalists from 10 countries are preceding thousands of opera lovers at the Masada Fortress for a rendition of Verdi’s Aida.

Increase in Tourists Arriving by Sea

In June, 37 passenger and cruise ships are expected to anchor in Ashdod and Haifa, bringing with them an estimated 50,000 tourists and crew.

Rafiah Crossing Open Permanently by Week's End

Egypt says it will permanently open the Rafiah Crossing with Gaza by the end of this week.

Brooklyn Bridge was Targeted by Al Qaeda

The Brooklyn Bridge was targeted by the international Al Qaeda terrorist organization, according to WikiLeaks document released to The NY Times.

Ivory Coast Ex-President, Strongman Laurent Gbagbo Captured

Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo has been captured by local forces loyal to President-elect Alassane Ouattara, backed by French troops.

11 Dead in Belarus Metro Blast

At least eleven people are dead and 100 others are wounded following an explosion in a main subway station in Belarus.

Japan's Radiation Leak Plugged But Problems Persist

A radioactive water leak in Japan has been plugged, but problems persist as scientists fight to keep a nuclear plant stable.

Terrorist Alerts in the Sinai- Israelis Warned to Leave

Israelis are being warned to stay out of Sinai. Those who are there are being told to leave immediately due to terrorist kidnapping plots.

'Israel: A Great Place to Visit, But People Need to Know That'

Israel National News TV visits the International Tourism Conference in Jerusalem and gets tips on how to improve tourism to Israel.

Diverse Crowd Gathers for First Jerusalem Marathon

On Friday morning, Jerusalem's first-ever marathon has kicked off despite Wednesday's bus bombing near the starting point of the race's route.

Wiesenthal Center: Sweden Should Pay Jews' Security Expenses

The Simon Wiesenthal Center has called on Sweden to foot the bill for security measures to protect local Jews from anti-Semites.

'Bird Splitter' to Protect Planes

Israel Aerospace Industries has invented a system to destroy birds on a collision course with planes, in order to prevent accidents.

Chabad Celebrates 20 Years in Congo

The top leadership of Congo and the World Chabad-Lubavitch movement gathered Tuesday night in Kinshasa to celebrate two decades of friendship.

'Days of Rage' Spreading to Africa?

The government of Zimbabwe has arrested dozens of political activists in an attempt to stop protesters from igniting a “Day of Rage.”

British ‘Easy Jet’ Discovers Ham Is not Kosher

EasyJet is swallowing hard after it promised kosher food on its Israeli route but offered passengers a ham-only menu. Many chose to fast.

Bike-Sharing Revolution Planned for Tel Aviv

The new environmentally-friendly concept of municipal bike-sharing is taking over Europe and will soon be introduced in Israel.

PM: 'Terror is International' in Russia Suicide Bombing

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu noted Monday that “terror is international” after a suicide bombing left more than 30 people dead in Russia.

35 Dead in Moscow Airport Suicide Bombing

At least 35 were killed in a suicide terror bombing at the Moscow Airport on Monday. Warning: graphic video.

INN Photo Essay: Tu B'Shvat Celebrates New Year of Trees

INN marks the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shvat, the “New Year for Trees,” with a photo essay celebrating the beauty that grows in the Holy Land.

Israeli Firm Reveals 'Taxibot' for Better Airports

Israel Aerospace Industries reveals the TaxiBot, a robot designed to make airports quieter, cleaner and more efficient.

Referendum Ends in Southern Sudan - Secession Predicted

Voting has ended in southern Sudan with analysts predicting residents have voted to secede from the rest of the country and the capital, Khartoum.

Fly into the Future

Aerospace engineers have come up with their versions of airplanes for 2035. They will use far less fuel and be quieter than today’s aircraft.

Brisbane Torah Scrolls Rescued from Raging Flood Waters

Brisbane's Torah scrolls rescued by congregation, but 14 people died and dozens more are missing in tragic Brisbane floods.

Snow Buries El Al Flights in New York

Blizzard conditions in the American northeast managed to accomplish what war zones and volcanic ash did not, with flights canceled and delayed.

Israel Launches Tours in the Footsteps of Mary

Israel's Tourism Ministry has launched a new campaign offering tours to spots where it is thought that Mary, mother of Jesus, traveled and lived.