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Travelers flying to Israel should be aware of how to remain safe while visiting Israel without feeling unsafe during their entire trip. Read these tips for traveling safely.
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Presents Traveling Safely in Israel
Travel to Israel has become safer since 2007, but the West Bank area is still prone to occasional attacks. Travelers flying to Israel should be aware of how to remain safe while visiting without feeling unsafe during their entire trip.
Tips for Traveling Safely in Israel: 1. Be Prepared to Leave Crowded Areas2. Always Be Respectful to Authorities3. Keep Belongings Close By4. Choose Cities Wisely5. Check the US Travel Warnings
1. Be Prepared to Leave Crowded Areas • Even the smallest hint of a threat leads to almost instantaneous closures. • Includes bus terminals, streets, public facilities, nightclubs, and markets. • Always be on alert when visiting these areas. • Avoid crowded places if possible.
2. Always Be Respectful to Authorities • Don’t stare or take pictures of soldiers or loiter near military posts. • Remember that all Israeli citizens are required to serve in IDF at the age of 18. • Common to see young adults carrying weapons in public areas.
3. Keep Belongings Close By • Any luggage,bags or purses left unattended create suspicion with IDF. • Unattended belongings will be confiscated and searched. • Tourists should expect to have their items searched or x-rayed. • Leaving items out of eyesight is bound to get them stolen. • Wallets,purses,cell phones and other valuables should be guarded closely.
4. Choose Cities Wisely • Travelers should choose their excursions very carefully. • The West Bank and Gaza should be avoided at all costs. • Visit cultural and religious locations in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. • Tourists visiting with a travel group are taken to safe areas during their trip.
5. Check the US Travel Warnings • The United States offers travel warnings to areas that are at an increased risk of terrorist attacks. • Make a point to check these warnings at least once a day. • Have an idea of the overall atmosphere of a location.
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