Officials warn that if the situation in 'high risk' countries does not improve, they will be added to the list of destinations banned for travel by Israelis
All returnees -- even those vaccinated or recovered -- would need to quarantine if passed; nation would join India, Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Turkey on list
Starting May 23, tourists from US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Iceland, Denmark, Ireland, Portugal, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong can visit if vaccinated
List features some of the nations worst-hit by COVID, including India; top health official says vaccines may offer less protection against Indian strain
Israeli airlines, who have already lost millions in recent weeks, say they weren't given any heads up before Health Ministry recommendation for Israelis to refrain from flying
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