- Saudi Arabia blocks Israeli delegation from attending UN tourism event honoring Kfar Kama village.
- The Israeli village was among 32 spots chosen by the UN as the best rural tourism destinations of the year.
- Despite an appeal from the UN for equal treatment, the Israelis were never issued visas.
- Israel calls on the UN to uphold guiding principles, including equal treatment for member states.
- Saudi Arabia has been taking steps to warm relations with Israel, but tensions have flared with the new Israeli government.
Saudi Arabia Blocks Israelis From Attending UN Event
The villagers of Muslim-majority Kfar Kama had looked forward to the UN ceremony honoring the world’s best rural tourism destinations, but they never received their visas.
Lisa Fleisher
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