Is it true that cruise lines are not allowed to sell alcohol and certain foods whilst in Israeli waters?

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No. And there shouldn't be any reason for it.

Alcohol is sold freely in Israel without any serious prohibition except for the usual underage and licensing rules. This includes an Israeli cruise line company that operates from Israel and sells alcohol at all times, including in the territorial waters of Israel.

All food is generally allowed to be sold, including specifically non-kosher food. There are some rules regarding food that is not kosher for Pesah during the holiday, but it wouldn't apply to a cruise ship, and it only regulates its display, not its sale or consumption.

There might be issues with very specific individual items that are regulated, as are the quirks of every country and its food and safety regulations (like with kinder surprise eggs being illegal in the US) but not something broad that should affect the food in a major way and for sure not prohibit the sale of alcohol entirely.

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