Israel has Officially Banned Travel to/from the Country

Israel is taking no chances. It is now official: flights to Israel are being cancelled and only Israelis and those who can prove they have a place to self-quarantine for 14 days are allowed into the country. This means all tour groups and those traveling for business purposes will not be allowed. For more info …

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Officials Order 14-Day Isolation on All Entering Israel

Abandoned counters at Ben Gurion Airport The typically bustling check-in stations at Israel's Ben Gurion airport stand virtually abandoned as Israeli officials order 14-day quarantine for everyone entering Israel, regardless from where they are traveling. Flights have been cancelled and the quarantine order went into effect Monday night at 8 pm, and will be in …

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Happy Purim: Celebrating God’s Deliverance

Purim kicks off at sundown today in Israel. I'm re-posting last year's post to remind you of this Biblically significant celebration. Enjoy!

Russia and Turkey: Battling it Out in Syria?

Hi friends! There is plenty going on in Syria, particularly in the region of Idlib which, according to the Sochi agreement between Russia and Turkey, provides a safe place for Sunni Arabs in the midst of the chaos in Syria. Recently, Russia and Turkey have played cat and mouse games in the region (see A …

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