Returning this summer: Free shuttle service to transport visitors around the Sea of Galilee
The Kinneret Cities Association will operate free shuttles around the lake and eastern beaches from July 10 to August 27, reducing congestion and ensuring safe beach access.
Walking through the ancient waterway behind Jerusalem's story
During the Three Weeks, descend into the Biyar Aqueduct in Gush Etzion and experience the cool waters that once supplied ancient Jerusalem.
Not Santorini or Mykonos: The island named Europe’s best in 2026
New research ranked 80 European islands by weather, nature, and dining options. The Canary Islands top the list, with Portugal and Croatia featured.
Arkia makes history with first Israeli landing near the North Pole
Arkia completed four special flights to Svalbard in the Arctic Ocean, marking the first Israeli aircraft landing in the world’s northernmost settlement, after refueling in Helsinki.
Government approves: NIS 27 million to encourage hotel development in Judea and Samaria
Program offers up to 28% grants, planning support and budget removal of barriers to increase hotel rooms supply in Judea and Samaria region.
40 million passengers a year: Ben Gurion Airport launches major expansion of Terminal 3
The expansion of Terminal 3 will include a new 63,000-square-meter wing, 86 additional check-in counters, advanced baggage screening and sorting systems, and new retail and passenger service areas.
Not just in the North: The hidden pools and wet trails you need to know
We’ve gathered five sites - from the Galilee to the Great Crater - that prove that even in the hottest season of the year, Israeli nature knows how to offer shade, water, and coolness.
Leap forward: Israel Airports Authority advances new national control center at Ben Gurion Airport
North and south air traffic control units will be unified into one national center integrating radar systems and new technology to improve safety.
Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to the Negev after three-year hiatus
Night Glow, sunrise balloon flights, fire and light shows, circus acts, camping and family activities take place Aug 13–14 at Eshkol Park in the Negev as the event returns after a break.
Not just in the north: Air Haifa enters the Ben Gurion–Eilat route with up to 10 flights a day
New route expected to launch in late October 2026 pending slot approval. The company also plans fleet expansion and a 40% rise in Haifa Airport activity this winter.
