On the first day of June, nearly all pandemic-related restrictions came to an end in Israel due to rapidly falling rates of Covid-19 infection.

While masks are still required in indoor spaces (for now), no longer will there be limits on indoor or outdoor gatherings.

Leisure, hospitality, and cultural venues won’t ask to see patrons’ “Green Pass” vaccination or recovery certificates. Stores and hotels can ditch “Purple Badge” rules for disinfection, temperature-taking, and maintaining distance and barriers between people.

As of May 24, group travel resumed and individual foreigners are expected to be allowed into Israel sometime in July. Travelers still need a Covid test upon leaving or entering Israel, and quarantine is mandatory for those testing positive.