Re: Gaza war plunges Israel tourism industry into crisis

Down 1.5 million tourists – even if every tourist only spent $500 during their trip, that’s $750 million out of the economy. Figure $150 million in lost tax revenue: That’s about 42 Merkavas – more than a battalion – they can’t buy to use on civilians. Dozens of complaints to the State Department about violations of the Visa Waiver Program (we warned them, but nobody in the US gov’t listens to reason anymore). Inbound flights down to a trickle. Prescriptions for Xanax out the roof – you just can’t find it anymore, even in Tel Aviv. Broke, stoned, and no goyim around to cheat. Way to go, Bibi!

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