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Direct flight from Israel to Algeria sparks Arab outcry Ynet reporters reveal on Twitter Brazilian jet carrying diplomats made direct stop in the north African state en route from Israel, catalyzing wave of denials and condemnations from online users and officials alike Itay Blumenthal, Daniel Salami | Published: 03.14.21 , 17:50 A Brazilian Air Force plane carrying a diplomatic delegation has stirred controversy in the Arab world after Ynet reporters revealed on Twitter it had made a stop in an Arab country en route from Israel to the South American country. The aircraft, carrying dignita...

Citing encouraging infection data, Dr. Elroy-Preis expresses cautious optimism ahead of upcoming holiday; insists it's too early to say if Israel managed to avoid a post-Purim surge in new COVID cases

Jerusalem halts public, group transport in Purim party crackdown Moves comes as outcry leads government to backtrack on decision to allow mass transit vehicles into capital, other mainly Haredi cities for Shushan Purim celebrations; police warn they will be issuing NIS 5,000 fines to violators Gilad Cohen | Published: 02.28.21 , 13:26 All public and organized group transportation into Jerusalem has been halted until Sunday night in an effort to crack down on mass celebrations on the final day of Purim. Police checkpoints were set up at all entrances to Jerusalem on Saturday evening to en...

R number rises to 0.99 as Israel's coronavirus czar warns further increase due to unlawful holiday celebrations could jeopardize further steps to end lockdown , including return of grades 7-10, reopening of cafes and restaurants

Tourism analyst says 'ever-changing restrictions' present the 'single biggest obstacle' for regional air travel in coming year, while Israel seeks to bypass problem by restricting flights for unvaccinated citizens who would need special permission to fly