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Sunday, 11 Jul 2010 | Views [457]

Given the level of tension in the region, it will be no surprise that security at Israel’s airports is stringent. If arriving by aircraft you will notice a ‘selection committee’ of 2 security guards waiting when you go up the escalators from your flight ... Read more >
Tags: airport security, israel, mid east, travel-legal, travel-safety
Sunday, 11 Jul 2010 | Views [352]

Due to ongoing tensions between Israel and its neighbours travellers must be very careful when presenting their passport to enter or leave the country. Be aware that if you visit Israel and get a visa stamp in your passport, you may not be able to ... Read more >
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Sunday, 11 Jul 2010 | Views [324]

Israel has many religious sites important to Jewish, Christian and Muslim peoples. The Jewish faith has over 4000 years of history here. Christians believe their God Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. And for 1400 years Muslims ... Read more >
Tags: bethlehem, gaza strip, israel, mid east, religion, travel-safety
Sunday, 11 Jul 2010 | Views [259]

Like the West Bank travellers are advised not to visit the Gaza Strip due to the volatility of the political situation. But unlike the West Bank, Islamic Law applies in the Gaza Strip – which
means there is a total prohibition on the consumption ... Read more >
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Sunday, 11 Jul 2010 | Views [206]

For over 60 years Israel has been one of the world’s political hot spots. Large numbers of Jewish people, many fleeing persecution in Europe, arrived in the area in the early 20th century. In 1947 the United Nations attempted to split the territory ... Read more >
Tags: israel, mid east, occupied territory, palestine, travel-legal, travel-safety, west-bank