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Ministry of Tourism to Assist Tourists Wishing to Leave Israel by Coordinating Flights

The Ministry of Tourism, under the guidance of Tourism Minister Haim Katz, will assist tourists currently in Israel to register for flights departing from Israel.

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A digital registration form is being distributed through various digital platforms, to incoming tour operators’ offices, hotels, tour guides, and other industry stakeholders.

The form includes a full name, phone number and email address only, all – in accordance with privacy protection laws and regulations.

Tourists wishing to register are invited to fi following form:
Coordination of Emergency Exit Assistance from Israel

The Ministry of Tourism will consolidate the list in a digital vault. It may be shared only if necessary, with the Israel National Security Council and the Ministry of Transportation, so that coordination with relevant airlines can be arranged.

Currently, there are approximately 38,000 tourists in Israel. It should be noted that all land border crossings to Jordan and Egypt are open, and some tourists prefer to exit via these routes.

The Ministry of Tourism has opened a virtual office that provides tourists in Israel with information services through digital channels in Hebrew and English.

The service is available 24/7 through the following digital channels:

•    Email: virtual@goisrael.gov.il

•    WhatsApp (messaging app via phone number: +972-53-583-5808)

•    Facebook page: Israel Virtual Tourist Office

In addition, the Ministry is in contact with industry stakeholders, including hotels and other accommodation facilities, to locate tourists who need assistance due to the security situation.

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