In Jerusalem also?
2007-02-28 12:13:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Israel
In general - yes. it depends if it is private or goverment property.
Also when it is possible for foreigners to buy private owned land and property (for goverment owned land only with a few exeptions) local authoroties from time to time restrict or for forbid foreigners buying private owned property. they do so un-lawfully, using their statutory powers.
In many cases to buy private owned property it might be easier for Americans to do so then for Israeli Arabs.
@Davay: it's the law.
Take care.
2007-03-01 00:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Balding, first of all, you can purchase property anywhere in the Holy Land. Second of all, if you would like to live in the settlements, then you must apply to the local council, because settlements are closely knitted communities and would prefer people whose backgrounds are similar as theirs. Let’s be honest for a second though, if you apply to an Orthodox Jewish settlement, then chances are that you won’t be accepted. You will not be accepted, because they would not trust you. They would think that you are there to convert them. Furthermore, you would not pray with them, eat with them, drink wine with them because they would not trust you. Christians, have been known throughout history of carrying out atrocities against the Jews: tricking them by giving them pork at times, or tricking them with unkosher wine, and they would not let you into a synagogue if you have crucifix and do not respect Jewish customs (they would allow you into the synagogue if you leave crucifix somewhere else). You would feel alienated and they would justly declare that they would not want that from you.
Now, if you are applying to a non orthodox Jewish settlement then the chances increase by 50%. Many secular settlements would not let you in if you haven’t served in the IDF. Again, many people looking for their own background to create communities, because then they become like a family. Most settlements even have communal kitchen where everyone volunteers to cook for all the members of a settlements. The little settlements are like kibbutzim or moshavim. Others would accept if you are a Zionist. There is one settlement that I know of tat is located in Sumaria (the name escapes me, but you can contact an Israeli consulate and they would know it) where there are Christian Zionists and secular Jews living side by side. However, I was told that the Christians had to sign a document stating that they would not preach their faith to anyone. They meet at some Christian’s person’s home.
2007-03-04 02:42:32 · answer #2 · answered by MaxNHL 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Jerusalem, yes if it is privately owned and sold to you with a few certain restrictions that may be imposed by their lopsided government. On an Israeli settlement, no way no how. Absolutely not, unless you convert to Judaism and vow to ruthlessly shoot at your Palestinian neighbors.
2007-03-01 13:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
In Jerusalem absolutely. On some settlement's might not allow it. You would have to apply to the local counsel where you're interested in buying,
2007-02-28 15:51:48 · answer #4 · answered by KB 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Yes, there are Christian families that move to Israel in general, and to Jerusalem specifically.
Now, can a Jew or a Christian buy land in Saudi Arabia?
Can a Jew buy land in Gaza?
Jordan? Egypt?
2007-03-01 05:52:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋
sure. anyone can buy whatewver they want in Israel. Jerusalem is a holy city for all three major religons. it doesnt matter what religon you are you can live in Israel. Israel yes is a Jewish state by law but there are a lot of secular Jews there.
2007-02-28 12:18:49 · answer #6 · answered by red sox! 3 · 4⤊ 4⤋
No way you must be a Jew to live on a Jewish settlement and look there is no private propriety in Israel all the land is owned by the state like any Communist country in that matter. You can rent a house yes but buying as in the USA no. Only Palestinian and Sabra Jews Owen private land and they pay high tax on it and most sale it to the state and rent it. Sailing private land is very fishy in Israel.
2007-02-28 17:51:51 · answer #7 · answered by DAVAY 3 · 5⤊ 7⤋
Absolutely.
2007-02-28 12:17:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋
Last I heard, Americans had a habit of getting abducted in certain countries. Not exactly a warm welcome, eh?
2007-03-01 04:57:21 · answer #9 · answered by Michael J 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
first of all :it'sn't an Israeli settlement maybe it appear's so but itsn't it's an Arabic-Palestinian land and NO ONE CAN DENY THAT HOWEVER HE WAS,and if u weren't sure read it's history well ...
secondly,u are welcome in any arabic country
2007-03-01 02:43:09 · answer #10 · answered by aya m 1 · 3⤊ 6⤋