The Israeli Ministry of Communications announced this morning that it will allow the importation of Apple's new iPad tablet computer. Many technological blogs and commentators have been scratching their heads over the ban, which was established because, according to Israeli claims, the device operates on wireless standards incompatible with local networks.

A spokesman for the ministry justified the ban when it was announced by claiming that "This device's wireless strengths violate Israeli law and will overpower other wireless devices in Israel."

The iPad runs the same wireless chip as the popular iPhone, which is in common use in Israel.

Worries of network crashes seem to have been exaggerated as the decision to block imports was quickly overturned. Approval for use of the iPad in Israel came on April 23rd, after Minister Moshge Kachlon confirmed that "the device which could be operated in various standards will be operated in Israel in accordance to the local standards."

Starting today, the import of a single device per person will be permitted by Israeli customs officials.

Travelers who attempted to bring iPads into Israel before the ban  was lifted had their devices confiscated and were required to pay a daily storage fee until arrangements could be made to ship the devices abroad.

According to the Wall Street Journal  "Travelers have been bringing laptops and cellphones configured to U.S. standards, including other Apple devices with the same wireless configuration, into Israel for years without incident."