Would-be Hijacker Nabbed on Turkish Airlines
Drama unfolded Wednesday as a would-be hijacker was overpowered by passengers aboard a Turkish Airlines flight headed for Istanbul from Oslo.
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Chabad Rabbis Beef Up Jewish Presence in Debrecen
A Chabad rabbinic delegation meets with Hungarian President Pal Schmitt to talk about fighting anti-Semitism in the former Communist country.
Europe Faces "Brrden" of Winter
After the Iceland volcano chaos of last spring the European traveler is buffeted by an Arctic winter. Airlines, trains, roads impasssable.
Jordanian Restaurant in Aqaba: 'We Don't Serve Israelis'
A Jordanian restaurateur in Aqaba refuses to serve Israelis. She ejected two tourists from her restaurant, she said, "because they were Israelis."
Jewish Revival in Indonesia's Christian Stronghold
A 19 meter tall Chanukah menorah stands bright on a mountain overlooking Manado, a Christian stronghold in the Muslim country of Indonesia.
Take a Bus Across the Ocean to the Holy Land
Canadian children last week boarded a bus to travel to the Holy Land – so to speak – in a new tourism campaign by the State of Israel.
Tourism Minister: Boycotting Turkey 'A Matter of Pride'
As a matter of national pride, Israelis should stop traveling to Turkey for once and for all, says Tourism Minister Stas Mesezhnikov.
Investors Stuck in Dubai Real Estate Crash
International investors have learned the hard way about the legal quagmire surrounding development in Dubai's real estate market.
Miracle at New Zealand Chabad House
A new Chabad House in New Zealand completely escaped any trace of damage in a major earthquake in Christchurch, unlike other buildings.
South African Controversy Over 'Eruv' for Jews
Orthodox Jews in Johannesburg, South Africa are facing flak over construction of an "eruv." Local residents fear it could pose a security risk.
Setback for Tel Aviv Light Rail
The Tel Aviv light rail train project faces a setback as plans involving Metro Transport fall through.
Best Ever Year for Tourism
More than 3 million tourists in the Hebrew year of 5770 tops records as Israel readies for tens of thousands of visitors over High Holiday period.
US Removes Travel Warning on Israel
The US has finally corrected its singling out Eilat while omitting its neighbor Aqaba as a dangerous place to visit following a rocket attack.
Jordanians Burn Israel Flag, Protest Need for Visa for Jerusalem
Demonstrators burned an Israeli flag in front of Jordan's Tourism Ministry in Amman Monday night to protest the need for a visa to visit Jerusalem.
Israelis Develop Warning System to Prevent Train Wrecks
Tel Aviv University researchers are helping to develop a high-tech early-warning system to preventing train wrecks and keeping terror off track.
Israelis Not Going to Turkey Despite Travel Warning Cancellation
Newspaper report says Israelis stopped travelling to Turkey long before flotilla incident; situation will remain the same in the near future.
Turkey Travel Warning Called Off
Counter-Terrorism Bureau says mass Turkish protests against Israel have ceased and Israelis may again visit that country.
Jerusalem Named Best City in ME by Travel and Leisure Magazine
Jerusalem has been named the best city in the region of Africa and the Middle East by New York-based 'Travel and Leisure' magazine.
Turkey Losing Hot Israeli Summer Tourist Dollars
Israelis have dropped Turkey as a hot tourist destination, and the former Middle Eastern ally is beginning to feel the pinch.
IDF Stops Sinai Bedouin Drug Smugglers
IDF troops stopped five Sinai Bedouin drug smugglers from reaching their destination after they infiltrated Israel's southern border on Saturday.
US Bans Government Workers from Israeli Highway 443 at Night
One day after a report that Netanyahu can’t travel on Highway 443 because of fears of Arab attacks, the US bans it workers from the road at night.
New: No Visitor Cars in Jerusalem Old City During the Day
To reduce traffic and pollution in the historic Old City, the Jerusalem Municipality will prohibit most private cars from entering during the day.
‘There’s a Little Bit of Israel in All of Us’
Israel has launched a $10 million “There’s a Little Bit of Israel in All of Us” campaign. Visitors can post stories and pictures on the web.
World Follows Israel's State-of-the-Art Transportation Survey
World gov'ts closely monitoring Israel's unique survey which uses Israel's newly-invented pocket GPS loggers to forecast transportation needs.
Volcanic Ash Heads for Israel, Some Flights Delayed
The volcanic ash that plagued European airports last month is expected to reach Israel Monday nights. Some flights have been delayed.
UK Voters Head to the Polls
The UK chooses a new prime minister and parliament Thursday – but pundits say the election may result in the UK's first hung parliament since 1974.
Jewish Airline Pilot: Icelandic Volcano a Heavenly 'Heads Up'
An observant Jewish commercial airline pilot says the Iceland volcano was a Heavenly sign not to take the ability to travel the skies for granted.
Bike Riding Flies on El Al
Bike riders like El Al. The Israeli airline is the only known international carrier to allow passengers to fly with their bicycles free of charge.
Israeli Security Expert to Canada: 'Full Body Scanners Useless'
An Israeli security expert tells Canada its full-body scanners are useless. "I can overcome them with enough explosives to bring down a Boeing 747.
Israeli Worries Weaken As Planes Finally Fly Out of Europe
Concern over the impact on Israel's economy may soon die down, as several hundred European flights took off for the first time in several days.
El Al Brings Stranded Israelis Back Home
Israelis drove overland for nearly 24 hours to reach Rome, where El Al jets brought them back home just in time to celebrate Independence Day.
El Al in Frantic Rush to Bring Home Israelis Stranded by Volcano
El Al is using overland routes in Europe to bring home for Independence Day Israelis stranded by the volcanic ash that has crippled air travel.
Barkat Bashes British Ban of Tourism Ad Showing Western Wall
Britain has banned an Israeli tourism ad because it "misleads” the public to think that the Western Wall and Temple Mount are part of the co
March: Largest Influx of Tourists in Israeli History
More visitors came to the Jewish state in March than in any other month in Israeli history.
Sinai Kidnap Rumors False; Urgent Terror Warning Continues
Rumors that terrorists tried to kidnap an Israeli citizen in Sinai proved false Tuesday night. Warnings to stay out of the area remain in force.
Urgent Terror Alert Issued for Sinai Vacationers
Terrorists are about to try and kidnap an Israeli in Sinai, says Counter-Terrorism Bureau. Urgent travel warning cites 'concrete evidence.'
Soon: British Passports in Israel Renewable Only via Paris
As of early May, British passports will no longer be renewable in Tel Aviv. The same change will soon take place “throughout the region.”
‘Terror-Prone’ US Allies Force Obama to Relax Airport Security
The US has cancelled recent airport security restrictions on terror-related countries, including Muslim allies who pressured Obama.
More than 15,000 Tour Samaria on Holidays
It has not been formally included in the Heritage Sites List, but the Biblical capital Shiloh attracted thousands on the holiday nonetheless.
Counter-Terrorism Drill in New York
New York City police officers staged a counter-terrorism drill in the Big Apple during the morning rush hour on Wednesday.
Pesach Events in Judea and Samaria
Thousands of Jews are touring Judea and Samaria during Passover. INN provides a list of where to go and what to see.
In Time for Passover – New Path along Banias River
A new path has opened through the heart of the Hermon stream (Banias) reserve, in time for Passover hikers.
Cairo's Maimonides Synagogue Re-Opens
The Maimonides Synagogue in Cairo reopened this week after nearly two years of restoration work sponsored by the Egyptian government.
Media Consensus: Mossad Killed al-Mabhouh
Opinions on terrorist al-Mabhouh's murder in a Dubai luxury hotel room are still front page news. International media consensus is: Mossad did it.
Foreign Ministry: No Israelis Listed Among Dead in Chile Quake
No Israelis are listed among the victims of an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit central Chile on Saturday. At least 20 Israelis are in the area.
Arutz-7 Expose Cancels ‘Bad Taste’ Promotion for Israel
An Arutz-7 Hebrew site exposé helps cancel a pro-Israel video using sexual innuendo. The Foreign Ministry said the idea was not Jerusalem's.
US Plans Sharp Hike in Passport Fees
Applying for or renewing a US passport? You have three weeks to beat a sharp hike in fees. Renouncing citizenship soon will no longer be free.
Israel, Ukraine Ink Free Trade, Aviation Agreements
Israel and Ukraine have signed a free trade agreement and will add another airline to the route between the two nations.
Sudan Govt, Darfur Rebels Reach Peace Deal
The Sudan government has made a ceasefire deal with the Justice and Equality Movement rebel group in Darfur. A formal deal is due in March.
Government Declares Massive Steps for Israeli 'Heritage'
Israel's "Heritage Sites" trails planned to enhance Jewish and Zionist identity for youth.
El Al: We Can 'Defuse' Tefillin in Flight
El Al Airlines has raced to take advantage of an incident in which a pair of tefillin frightened a flight crew, who thought they were explosives.
100 Israeli Police Heading for Haiti
The United Nations asked Israel to help out, and the Jewish state will send 100 policemen to stop looting in Haiti.
All Israelis Accounted for in Haiti
The last Israeli believed missing has been accounted for in Haiti: Abie Nathan’s daughter has finally been able to reach her family.
Jewish Social Worker Held as ‘Spy’ in Cuba
A 60-year-old American Jew is being held on suspicion of being a spy for the United States. The man, Alan Gross, was arrested in Cuba last month.
Tourism Soars With Record Set in December 2009
A new report confirms December 2009 as the most visitor-laden December in Israeli history.
Israeli Jews More Tolerant of Islam than Swiss Citizens
Israelis, particularly religious Jewish Israelis, are more tolerant of Islamic religious needs than Swiss citizens, a new survey finds.
Security Upgrades at Ben Gurion International Airport
Israel has upgraded its international travel security with a new biometric screening system, starting with El Al frequent flyers.
Times: Blame Terror on UK Campus Islamic Fundamentalism
Islamic fundamentalism on British university campuses may be responsible for the terror attempt on the Detroit-bound flight of December 25.
Fewer Travelers Fly through Israel in 2009
Fewer travelers flew to and from Israel in 2009, according to government statistics released Sunday. The drop was small, but significant.
Tourism Ministry Tees Off for Golf Courses
Move over soccer; here comes golf. The Tourism Ministry announced a $200 million investment to attract golf tourists to the Jewish State.
