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Israel’s tourism has been hit hard by the ongoing war with Hamas.

Jordan's economy relies heavily on tourism but since Hamas' attack on Israel in October and the ongoing war in Gaza, tourism in the country has slowed down. This is also the case in other countries in the region, including Israel itself, Lebanon and Egypt.

Local guides, tourism companies, and business owners shared how the war with Hamas could affect Israel's tourism industry.

Early on Saturday morning, pastor George Mason went down to the lobby of his hotel in Jerusalem to drop off some laundry. He'd arrived in Israel on Oct. 1 to attend a conference in Bethlehem, then host a nine-day tour with the nonprofit group Faith Commons. Back in his room minutes later, he got a call. The staff could no longer take his laundry "due to the difficulties." "I said, 'What difficulties?'" Mason, 67, told The Washington Post. "He explained that Hamas had fired missiles, and before l

Seasoned travelers and personal finance experts share their top vacation budgeting tips.