From Recovery to Crisis: Israel’s Tourism Industry Hit Hard by War

JERUSALEM — Just as Israel’s tourism was recovering from the ravages of COVID-19, thousands of those connected to the industry are again struggling for survival following the Oct. 7 attacks that launched the Hama war. According to the Israel Ministry of Tourism, 15,000 tourists entered Israel on Oct. 6, 2023. On Oct. 8, there were 26. It has been a long, slow, and devastating struggle since then for those who depend on tourism for their livelihood. “We expected 2023 to be the best year in the history of Israel in...