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Israel Online · Nov 13, 2026

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Syria Introduces New Entry Restrictions for Foreign Tourists Tourists were reportedly turned away at Syrian border crossings this week after new entry requirements took effect without advance notice. According to Israel's Kan News, Western nationals must now obtain visas in advance, while visitors from all countries require approval from a local travel agent organizing their trip. Pro-government journalists say the measures are intended to block individuals linked to the former regime or the pro-Iranian axis. Photo: Syrian border crossing, archive. Join Israel online

*Syria Introduces New Entry Restrictions for Foreign Tourists* Tourists were reportedly turned away at Syrian border crossings this week after new entry requirements took effect without advance notice. According to Israel's Kan News, Western nationals must now obtain visas in advance, while visitors from all countries require approval from a local travel agent organizing their trip. Pro-government journalists say the measures are intended to block individuals linked to the former regime or the pro-Iranian axis. Photo: Syrian border crossing, archive. *Join Israel online* https://chat.whatsapp.com/DBukXZYflhTLP3ziAz7WXC

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