Stas Misezhnikov

Israeli government rolling out red carpet for Christian tourists

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In Israel, there’s a concerted effort to get more Christian tourists to visit the Holy Land and visit the churches, and shrines that dot Israel and the West Bank. There’s a financial incentive, as each tourist typically spends about $1,700 but also a political motivation. They’re hoping to make each tourist a sort of ambassador of Israel.

Israel’s Red Carpet for Christian Pilgrims

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