Tourist entries down 21% in Israel during Gaza operations

 Israel's tourism industry takes a big hit with 218,000 visitor entries recorded in July, lower than all July statistics from 2008 to 2013, Yedioth Ahronoth.
Operation Protective Edge has generated various financial challenges for Israel's economy, as the financial activity slowed down during the operation and the costs of the military campaign will weigh heavily on Israel's upcoming annual budget.
One of the Israel's most known financial segments, its tourism, has taken a big hit as a result of the operation.
According to data presented by the Israeli Tourism Ministry, tourist entries were down by 21% during July, the height of the season in Israel.
According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, 218,000 visitor entries were recorded in Israel in July 2014. This number is lower than all the July statistics from 2008 to 2013.