I booked a sightseeing trip to Israel in early Sept. I am thinking of waiting until the end of the month to see if I need to cancel and book a trip elsewhere. What do you think?
2006-07-18 03:26:38 · 13 answers · asked by JessyRo 2 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Israel
I'd go, and just avoid the Golan and Galilee, sadly, but I've gone three times during the second intifadah and never had a problem. If you will be on a tour, it shouldn't be a problem, most tour companies have VERY up to date and accurate security information. Most importantly, have fun! The Negev is beautiful, as is all of Israel.
2006-07-19 04:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by me41987 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't cancel your trip. Israel is beautiful and wonderful even while we're at war. If things are the same by Sept. just try to keep away from the north. If you think about it, car crashes kill more people than any war.
Have fun! :)
2006-07-19 08:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by onlyhuman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have got to be joking - tourism to Israel has rocketed - they are now advertising action packed adventure tours - Don't cancel
the people are great they will welcome you like you are a hero for coming and there is a lot to see besides the North- but if it gets really bad maybe register in the consulate and then you can be evacuated to Cyprus and so you will get 2 trips for the price of one.
all kidding aside Never postpone seeing the Holy Land
2006-07-19 09:17:13 · answer #3 · answered by prettymama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was supposed to go in two weeks and was able to get out of the trip because of the current situation. You may be able to get out of it. I would not travel there right now and I have family there. You should just postpone and go to Israel.
2006-07-18 03:42:23 · answer #4 · answered by Yisrael Chai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell you you were NUTS if you went there in the near future. Actually, even if things calm down for a while doesn't mean they can't get bad again. Ever hear of Florida? The only wars we have are "drug wars," Republican vs. Democrat wars," "gang violence" and you know.......the usual. You can handle that stuff.......
2006-07-18 03:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from the northern section for a while... the rest should be OK. Have a safe trip!
2006-07-18 03:29:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to you. If you're thinking of staying home in the US, though, keep in mind that you're more likely to die a violent death almost *anywhere* in the US than in Israel.
2006-07-18 04:39:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
indeed israel is a beautiful county, i have been there, dont cancell, keep on waiting, try old jerusalam, and jericco, its really an ancient place
2006-07-18 18:31:24 · answer #8 · answered by public_servent 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a bad time to go. I would vacation elsewhere.
2006-07-18 03:29:52 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im moving to israel end of august you ppl are overreacting......
better chance of getting killed in bumf%@* america it is the lebanese who are getting wasted so really im moving from one murdering country to another....tel aviv here i come
2006-07-18 04:36:23 · answer #10 · answered by hot t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋