2 groups arrive in Israel, heralding the return of tourism
A Birthright Israel group and a group of Christian pilgrims are the first organized tours to land since the pandemic halted tourism in March 2020.
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A Birthright Israel group and a group of Christian pilgrims are the first organized tours to land since the pandemic halted tourism in March 2020.
For the first time in more than a year, Israel welcomed a tour group as part of its decision to gradually reopen borders to vaccinated international tourists.
Tourists are required to show negative COVID-19 tests before flying and take another test after landing in Tel Aviv
Following successful vaccination campaign, inoculated groups of up to 30 people can enter the country, with Tourism Ministry hoping to allow individuals as soon as July