Israel dips its toe

israel is preparing to launch a pilot tourist program that will see small groups of travellers enter the country from 19 Sep in a bid to restart its tourism economy.

Tour groups of between five and 30 people from nations on Israel’s green, yellow and orange lists will be allowed to enter, while individual tourists will continue to be banned from entry unless they are visiting family members.

Australia is currently on Israel’s orange “at risk” designation.