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Dear Friends and Partners,

"The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace." - Psalm 29:11

As we witness God's faithfulness in these challenging times, I write to you with a heart full of hope and gratitude.

Breakthrough for Peace

We at Sar-El Tours & Conferences give thanks to God for the news of the ceasefire agreement, achieved with the significant assistance of the United States. Our hearts are filled with anticipation as we expect to see the first of our hostages return home this Sunday. We invite you to join us in prayer for a smooth process, the swift release of all hostages, and the restoration of peace and tranquility to all people in our region. The commitment from the Houthis in Yemen to honor the ceasefire agreement brings additional hope.

Tourism Revival

It brings me great joy to report an encouraging uptick in interest for travel to Israel. We're receiving more "go-ahead" booking confirmations and witnessing a positive trend in tour group reservations. I strongly encourage you to contact your travel agent soon to secure your preferred dates for your next Israel journey, as availability is beginning to fill up.

Airline Operations Update

I'm pleased to share the latest status of airlines serving Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. While these details are subject to changes, here is the current situation:

Currently Operating: El Al, Arkia, Israir, Air Haifa, Aegean Airlines, Air Europa, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Bird, Cyprus Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, FlyDubai, Hainan Airlines, ITA, LOT Polish Airlines, Tarom, Uzbekistan Airways, Wizzair (serving 9 destinations), and others.

Resuming in February: Air Baltic, Air France, Air India, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Swiss International Airlines

Planning March/April Return: American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Delta Airlines, EasyJet, KLM

Important Travel Reminder

Please be reminded that all travelers must now obtain an ETA-IL entry permit before boarding their flight to Israel. To avoid any issues, ensure you use the official Ministry of Interior website. The correct fee is 25 NIS - if you see a higher amount, you may be on an unofficial site.

As we look forward to welcoming you back to the Land of the Bible, we continue to trust in God's protection and guidance. Your prayers and support during these times have been a source of strength for all of us.

Please, contact us for any inquiries.

With blessings and anticipation,

Samuel Smadja
President & Owner

Sar-El Tours & Conferences