Israel allocating $64M for tourism projects

(JNS) — The Israeli Ministry of Tourism will allocate approximately $64 million (230 million NIS) to 55 tourism projects across the country. This will include $6 million in Judea and Samaria, the highest budget for the region in the last five years, and $18 million in Israel’s north.

“On assuming my role as Tourism minister, I decided to increase investment in the Judea and Samaria region, the biblical heartland of Israel, with its rich history, stunning landscapes and natural beauty,” Israeli Minister of Tourism Haim Katz told JNS.

“Judea and Samaria are a magnet for Jewish and Christian tour...