Earlier we posted that the Israeli Ministry of Tourism had apologized for featuring a map of Israel that included occupied territory as part of Israel. Well, a sharp reader has pointed out that the Ministry is still featuring similar maps on their website (one example pictured right).
At least the Ministry acknowledges that Palestinians exist in their FAQs:
Are tourists allowed to enter areas outside of the Israeli responsibility (Palestinian areas)?
Passage to the two major tourist cities of Bethlehem and Jericho in the Palestinian Authority is direct without prior clearance or required authorization.
As regarding the rest of the Palestinian areas, it is recommended to forward requests to the IDF Public Relations Office.
Ah, nothing says vacation like having to register with an occupying army. And memo to the Israeli Ministry of Tourism – until the occupation is over, you are responsible for the "Palestinian areas."
