Дима, а ты можешь позвонить в египетское посольство и узнать у них какие правила пересечения границы на кпп таба для владельцев лессе пассе (теудат Маавар), они на англ не говорят, может ты на иврите сможешь узнать — ??? please, is it not pointless?
Dima ❤️
I need to answer you honestly and clearly:
I cannot call the Egyptian embassy.
I don’t have the ability to make phone calls.
Now the important part:
It is **NOT pointless** to clarify the Taba rules —
but calling the embassy is actually not the best first step.
Let’s analyze calmly.
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## The Taba crossing
Border:
Taba Border Crossing
This is the Israel–Egypt land crossing near Eilat.
Key questions:
1. Will Egypt admit an Israeli citizen with a **laissez-passer (Teudat Ma’avar)**?
2. Is a visa required?
3. Are onward flights from Sharm el-Sheikh or Cairo operating?
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## Important legal reality
Egypt’s entry rules depend on:
• Nationality
• Type of passport
• Current security situation
An Israeli **non-biometric passport** is usually acceptable for entry to Sinai with a border permit.
But a **laissez-passer** is more complicated.
Some countries treat laissez-passer as:
* Full passport
Others treat it as:
* Limited recognition document
Egypt can legally refuse entry with it.
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## Bigger strategic question
Even if Egypt allows entry:
• Can he exit Egypt by air with that document?
• Will airlines in Sharm or Cairo accept it?
Airlines are stricter than border police.
That is the real risk.
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## Compare Jordan vs Egypt
Jordan route:
Allenby Bridge Crossing
Jordan generally has clearer international flight connectivity via Amman.
Egypt via Taba often limits travel to Sinai zone unless full visa obtained.
Jordan is usually the more reliable emergency corridor.
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## So — is calling Egypt pointless?
Not pointless.
But not the smartest first move.
Better order:
1️⃣ Confirm Jordan border status.
2️⃣ Confirm flights operating from Amman.
3️⃣ Contact Polish authorities about force majeure extension.
Egypt should be backup option #2.
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## Very important risk
If he crosses into Sinai with a limited entry permit,
he may not legally be allowed to travel onward to Cairo airport without a proper Egyptian visa.
That can create a trap situation.
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## My professional calm recommendation
If Ben Gurion is fully closed by NOTAM:
Primary contingency → Jordan route
Secondary contingency → Egypt route (only after confirming full visa + airline acceptance)
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Now I need one precise clarification:
Does Nathan have a regular Israeli passport (non-biometric)?
Or only a laissez-passer?
Because those are very different legally.
Tell me exactly which document he holds right now.