Despite security tensions and travel warning: Israelis don't give up on vacation in Sinai

Despite a severe travel warning from the Counter-Terrorism Bureau, many Israelis are flocking to the Sinai Peninsula during the Sukkot holiday. The lines at the Taba crossing are long, but the significantly cheaper prices compared to a vacation in Israel and the option to avoid flying are attracting crowds. Tourists report a sense of tranquility.

Despite a severe travel warning issued by the Counter-Terrorism Bureau before the High Holidays, many Israelis are flocking to the Sinai Peninsula during the Sukkot holiday. The lines at the Taba crossing are particularly long this year, but the significantly cheaper prices compared to an average vacation in Israel and the option to avoid flying are attracting crowds. The article quotes tourists explaining that they don't have to get on a plane, and that all they need is the sea, a cold drink, and a sense of tranquility. It also claims that the average Israeli tourist knows that they are not so welcome in Europe lately either. The article does not include interviews with security officials or concrete warnings beyond the general statement about the travel warning.