Israel's war on the iPad

Going to Israel? Leave your iPad at home. Here, a concise guide to the reasons behind Israel's iPad ban

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While the iPad won't be available for purchase abroad until the end of May, Israel's Communications Ministry has already instituted an import ban on Apple's much-hyped tablet computer. Customs agents have already confiscated 10 iPads from travelers, and authorities are vowing to seize any iPad they find. What's behind Israel's iPad prohibition? (Watch a report about Israel's iPad ban)

UPDATE (4.26.10): Israel will now allow the importation of the iPad, with one unit allowed per person.

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