The Israeli Immigration Policy Center received many reports of pilgrims entering Israel on direct flights from Eritrea with tourist visas, and on parents coming to visit their children who entered the country illegally. The Israeli Immigration Policy Center turned to Walla reporter Dana Yaretzki, and when Yaretzki inquired with the Interior Ministry about the matter, the ministry confirmed that the phenomenon exists.

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