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Safety and Security in Israel

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* Is it safe travel to Israel?

These days, it is very safe to travel to Israel. Since the construction of the Security Fence (2004) the security situation improved dramatically, making Israel one of the safest areas in the entire region. The crime rate in Israel is low and you'll discover that at 1am in Tel-Aviv, "the city that never sleeps", people are just starting to go out to coffee shops and parties. Thousands of tourists visit every day the Old City of Jerusalem, tour the famous Arab market and enjoying every minute of if. In fact, one will feel in big cities of Israel much safer than in most big cities of the western countries.

However, driving by yourself through the areas of West Bank, without a person who knows the way isn't a good idea. Western citizens are encouraged to avoid visiting the PA controlled areas of West Bank (also known as "Area A", such as cities Bethlehem, Jericho, Nablus and Ram'alla).Generally, if you avoid visiting the PA authority territories you will be just fine. Passage of tourist to Bethlehem (The Church of the Nativity) is possible through special check point and relatively safe.

Israel is a modern country. There is a cellphone coverage almost everywhere, even when hiking in the desert you'll find a network to connect. Internet connection is accessible on every corner in Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv and Haifa. Medical facilities are among the first rated in the world.

The numbers speak for themselves: in 2006 about 1,830,000 tourists visited Israel. In 2007 the numbers increased to 2,300,000 tourists. The year 2008, was the best year ever for the tourism industry in Israel, with a record-breaking number of incoming tourists up to 2,800,000. Despite the world economic crisis, the numbers didn't decrease during 2009, the fact proves that people prefer to spend their holiday in Israel even though the finance situation.

We welcome you to Israel and will be happy consult you on any matter about planning your tour.

Updated: 16 Jan 2010