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Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights in October after securing US exemption
The announcement follows Reuters reporting on Monday that the Trump administration was set to grant a one-month US Treasury waiver allowing Iraqi Airways to fly between Iran and Najaf.
Russia spreads AI fakes claiming Jews are being paid to settle in Ukraine
The way to Jerusalem: A modern-day pilgrimage in the land’s ‘diverse embrace’
Egypt unearths Mamluk-era pilgrim’s inn belonging to lost city along historic Sinai trade route
Israel turns to Christian pilgrims, diaspora ties, AI to reboot post-war tourism
Government officials believe Christian pilgrims, Evangelical travelers, and Jewish communities overseas can form the backbone of a gradual recovery, even as broader tourism remains constrained.
Tourism rebounds with 1.3 million visitors in 2025, led by US, France and UK
The leading countries of origin were the United States with 400,000 tourists, followed by France with 159,000 and the United Kingdom with 95,000.
Christmas returns to Nazareth, marking a gradual revival of the city's Christian tourism
After two unusually quiet holiday seasons, Christmas has returned to the Galilean city, drawing visitors back into its streets and offering a modest lift to local tourism.
Ben-Gvir visits Hebron amid increased security deployment at holy site
Israel Police commented that approximately 25,000 people had visited the Tomb of the Patriarchs in a single day.
One hundred Druze sheikhs to be allowed into Israel from Syria to visit shrine - report
According to the security decision, over a hundred Druze sheikhs will be able to arrive in Israel from Syria and will be housed in Israel for one night.
Israeli troops escort hundreds of hassidic pilgrims to rabbi's tomb inside Lebanon
The pilgrims were reportedly escorted by IDF soldiers early on Friday morning to hold the Shacharit prayer at the site of Rav Ashi's tomb.
Ten-year-old boy finds 100-year-old golden cross medallion in Jerusalem
“This cross medallion is not considered an antiquity by law as it is ‘only’ 100-200 hundred years old or so, but it is a unique object," said Dr Re'em of IAA.
Why is Thanksgiving a holiday of celebration for American Jews? - opinion
American Jews have celebrated Thanksgiving, acknowledging the gift of freedom of religion and a secure and safe home.
'He who travels puts himself at risk': Rabbi, Ukrainian officials warn of annual Uman pilgrimage
Uman is a pilgrimage site that is visited by thousands of religious Israeli Jews annually, despite the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and safety concerns pertaining to travel in the country.
Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Hajj in Saudi Arabia
Muslim pilgrim deaths pile up due to harsh weather conditions at Hajj
