Israel extends travel ban to 7 countries until June 13 amid COVID-19 Xinhua 28 May 2021, 22:49 GMT+10 JERUSALEM, May 28 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli government on Friday extended the period of a ban prohibiting Israeli citizens and permanent residents from traveling to seven countries over COVID-19 concerns. The ban on travel to Ukraine, Ethiopia, Brazil, India, South Africa, Mexico and Turkey will continue to be effective at least until June 13, said a joint statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Transport. Israeli citizens and permanent res...