Singaporeans’ plans to visit Israel on hold after Hamas attack

Reverend Dr Aaron Tay of Bedok Methodist Church had been planning to lead a group of 56 parishioners to Israel from Nov 26 to Dec 11, but has put the 16-day trip on hold.on Saturday after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched some 2,200 missiles from the Gaza Strip and infiltrated southern Israel over the weekend. More than 700 Israelis and over 400 Palestinians have died so far in this conflict, along with at least 1,200 wounded.

Married couple Dexter and Rosemary Chia, both 60, were planning a trip to Israel from Oct 30 to Nov 8 with a tour group of around 30 people. Israeli tour operator Israel Sar-El tours, which partners local tour organiser Omega Tours to offer visits to Israel, said on Facebook that visitors who are due to arrive in the next few days will have their itineraries modified according to the situation.

“We are maintaining ongoing communications with all the relevant authorities, and further travel updates will follow as the situation unfolds,” said Sar-El tours.

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