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Mauritius refuses landing approval for flight from Israel, Air Seychelles cancels route
The etrog blessed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe became a prestigious orchard
76 rooms, including 2 villas: The new hotel set to open on Israel’s most beautiful beach
Air Canada brings back Tel Aviv flights, suspends flight director for antisemitic posts
After months of safety-related cancellations, Air Canada is resuming its Tel Aviv-Toronto route in November instead of January, as it manages a internal crisis over an employee’s online hate posts.
50-day prison sentence for man who kept monkey chained with iron links at home
Jerusalem Magistrate's Court also imposed 10,000-shekel fine on defendant, who kept green monkey and chameleon in his yard without permit.
81% of Israelis agree: This is the most important thing in a hotel room
A new survey reveals that 65% of Israelis stay at a hotel in Israel at least once a year, 73% book their vacation independently online or via an app, and price remains the primary consideration.
Injured ibex returns to Ein Gedi reserve after amputation at Ramat Gan Safari Hospital
A Nubian ibex with a broken leg underwent amputation at the Wildlife Hospital and returned to Ein Gedi reserve functioning on three legs last week.
Israelis back in the air: Vietnam searches surge 160% as AI reshapes travel planning
Google data for 2026 shows a record bounce-back in flight searches, declining fears of antisemitism abroad, and rising interest in safe spots and wellness trips.
All roads lead to this Galilean kibbutz: After visiting, we understood why
Kibbutz Dafna is gradually becoming a genuine tourist destination – complete with pizza on the lawn, a vintage motorcycle museum, ice cream, and soon a deli featuring artisanal cheeses and wine.
17% of Israelis sleep with their dog in bed – and that’s not the most surprising part
A new survey conducted for Walla on International Dog Day reveals just how much dogs are part of the Israeli family, and what happens when it comes to vacation planning?
12 years after the oil spill: What is happening in the Avrona Nature Reserve now?
Following Israel's massive 2014 EAPC oil spill, complex rehabilitation begins at Avrona Nature Reserve, evacuating 30,000 tons of contaminated soil.
Massive delays at Ben-Gurion partially due to presence of US refueling tankers, authority admits
The authority also stated that traffic congestion and restrictions in European airspace, particularly Greece, had contributed to the delays at the airport.
Israeli airline opens flights to four destinations in Italy
Bluebird, the Israeli-owned Greek airline, is expanding operations from Ben-Gurion Airport and starting in September will operate direct flights to Rome, Bologna, Naples, and Bergamo.