Haim Katz thanks Christians for their support

Israeli Tourism Minister Katz makes history, attends UNWTO conference in Saudi Arabia

Initiative will be at odds with Biden administration, which opposes new policies it believes will prevent a two-state solution

Tourism back on track and on target to welcome 2 million foreigners this year

Pilot program, for vaccinated visitors only, receives overwhelming response, registration closes in just 9 minutes

Strategic marketing campaign aimed at vaccinated visitors in New York, London and Dubai

Even then, family members will still need formal approval from Israeli authorities before boarding a plane

Former senior Israeli Ministry of Tourism official -- now on the Advisory Board for ALL ISRAEL NEWS -- explains what's happening, and what's next.