Comments on: Is travel to Israel safe now for Americans? Are some areas for dangerous then others?

By: Hidden Talent

Hidden Talent — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:32:59 +0000

Okay, a few people are not being rational in answering you because of their bias against Israel.

I am blonde haired and I have never had a problem in israel, even in Jerusalem. I even went to Geullah and didn’t have a problem.

I never had a problem anywhere I went, so is Israel safe? Sure it is.

Do you want to go to Ashkelon or KIryat Arba or Hevron? Probably not unless you are with a group. But, if you stay within Tel Aviv, to Hosh Hanikra, or Kineret, or Jerusalem, or Eilat.. then you should be fine.
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By: zion no more -zion whisperer

zion no more -zion whisperer — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:08:59 +0000

I saw some study that showed it was one of the most dangerous countries to visit.
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By: G.

G. — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:51:59 +0000

No, Israel is not safe.
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By: Local Machine

Local Machine — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:16:59 +0000

I think there is one jew here giving multiple profile answers.
Do you notice that their “answers” get registered with a 15 minute interval?
I don’t believe sheet jew here. They all lying all the time.

Personally I think I would visit Palestine if and only if the Arabs take their own land back.

Right now I just don’t feel suicidal in order to pay them jews a “visit”.

Go ahead girl, but you have been warned. Dontcha ever forget that.
The machine.
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By: mich a

mich a — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:40:59 +0000

Well I can’t speak as a tourist but I can as an Israeli.
I don’t think that it’s dangerous and there are lots of tourists, in the summer places like Tel-Aviv and Netania had so many Frenches in them that one of the jokes was that some of the Israelis got so sick with the French around them all the time that they went to Paris for a change. Now in Eilat they “suffer” from the “Russian Invasion”, a ger men friend of the family and an AMERICAN family that visited the country for the first time just left- they are alive still, don’t worry. Basically there are lots and lots of tourists here, a fair part of them are Americans. most people go to the north (Nazareth. the Golan Heights…), Netania, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Dead Sea and then Eilat. Those places are safe, as long as you stay away from West Bank, the Gaza Strip and around Ashkelon, the worst thing you will have to be careful from is the israeli driver- we are almost as bad as the Greek).
p.s
If you want to see something really funny come around our Independence day, half of the cars carry then an israeli flag and an amarican one.
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By: Sarah Silverchitz

Sarah Silverchitz — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:05:59 +0000

Oh-oh, here is the 9-5 Israeli propaganda bunch!
At least there were a couple of guys telling the truth here.
I agree with them although I am a proud Jewish person living a VERY safe life in New Jersey.
Living in Israel is a gamble, at least that’s how I see this.
It’s not only the Arabs, it’s the Iranians too.
Do you know that there is no way for you to get a travel life insurance when you mention Israel as your travel destination? Huh?
Or if you manage to get one it would so very expensive for you to actually sign the contract?
I can believe this, I honestly can’t.
Sarah
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By: dandyl

dandyl — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:41:59 +0000

Visitors are always amazed at how safe they feel in Israel. The crime rate is far lower than almost every other western country. Even children walk freely in the streets at all hours. When asked how secure visitors felt in Israel, the unanimous response has been as follows (and this is a direct quote from one of our groups)…

“Never for one moment did we feel that there was any danger.”

The State of Israel and Keshet go to great lengths to safeguard every visitor. You will feel it from the moment that you approach your flight, and through the entire trip.

Statistically, visiting Israel is safer than almost any other place in the western world, including the USA. This fear of visiting Israel is no more rational than fear of flying: the likelihood of an airline accident is less than 1 in 2 million, while the chances of dying in a car accident, according to the US Department of Transportation, is 1 in 7700.

Measured by square feet and population, according to FBI statistics - Israel is far safer than most major North American cities!

So, the response to the question “Is Israel a safe place to visit?” is, without hesitation yes, yes, YES!

“It is ironic that in America we have deadbolts on our doors, locks on our windows, and alarms on our houses, and claim that Israel is too dangerous.” M. Anstey, Washington DC

Unfortunately, though, questioning safety is very common, especially since 9/11 (which you will remember happened in the US not Israel!). Based on sensationalized media coverage, many perceive Israel as a perpetual war zone. But Israel is not in a war in the conventional sense. No missiles, or scuds, or tanks in the streets. The Palestinian’s are using a psychological weapon called: “Terror Attacks” They are called that because their MAIN goal is to spread terror and fear - if we give in to it, we will be aiding and abetting it

There is a saying that you can call to the Lord anywhere, but in Israel it is a local call. HOW MUCH SAFER CAN YOU BE THAN THAT?

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By: ai21

ai21 — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:22:59 +0000

you live in a violent place like NJ (and maybe even visited NY), and you worry about Israel?

it is much safer then NY and NJ:
NY is proud of having only 73 (murders per million per year),
NJ is has only 44 (murders per million per year),
Israel has 23 (murders per million per year).

in the last 8 years, 700 Israeli civilians were killed by terror attacks. out of 7 million Israelis, this meant ~13, and in bad years, Israel was as unsafe as NJ.
now that the security wall is in place, it’s lower - around 4.

this is not a recommendation to go to dangerous places in Israel.

safe places: all the places inside Israel are in full Israeli control, and considered safe (including all Arab cities inside Israel)

somewhat dangerous: settlements in west bank, Sinai ,the major Jewish and Christian religious attractions in the west bank, areas surrounding Gaza. it is considered unsafe going there, but it’s still much safer then New York.

very dangerous: places outside Israeli control in the west bank and Gaza, Palestinian cities. no Israeli go to these places, and for good reason.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentional_homicide_rate

By: Neil N

Neil N — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:48:59 +0000

It is very safe to travel to Israel. Ignore the ignorants.
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By: Kevin S

Kevin S — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:08:59 +0000

Traffic hazards are dangerous lol, but they are dangerous in manhattan. TO be honest Israel is much safer than you might think. Anywhere near ashkelon and sderot is more dangerous. East Jerusalem is politically dangerous. All other parts are safe as can be.
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