Israeli reports of 'friendly atmosphere' in Cairo

Tour guide Amos Abidov visits Egypt with 30 students, says no plan to come home early. 'We go to restaurants, take taxis, sit in cafes'

The group, which includes 30 students, traveled to Egypt on behalf of Yambateva Tourism Company and the Israeli Diwan School for Arabic studies. The school, headed by Abidov, takes the students on trips twice a year to get to know the Arabic culture and language. 

The group left Israel last Wednesday, as the riots began in Egypt. "Even though we heard about the riots in Cairo, no one canceled or feared anything," said Abidov.

They are expected to return to Israel by planes on Sunday night and on Monday. An El-Al official said the Sunday fight from Tel Aviv to Cairo will leave as planned on 7:50 pm.