What’s happening where?

The Israel Defense Forces’ action to put an end to the firing from Gaza is taking place entirely within what is known as the Gaza Strip. This is an area under Palestinian control that is customarily not visited by visitors to Israel.   

Yes, but what’s happening in Israel?

Rockets fired from Gaza have landed in several areas of southern Israel – places that are mostly far from tourist routes.  

How does all this affect my travel plans?

It doesn’t. Conditions in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Netanya, the Galilee, the Negev, Eilat and the Dead Sea are completely normal. The tens of thousands of tourists who came to Israel for Chanukah and to celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem are still here and their travel plans continue unchanged. 

Yes, but surely…?

There is no sense or anxiety or crisis – life goes on completely unchanged. Shops, restaurants, beaches, clubs, schools, hotels are open throughout Israel and are operating entirely normally.

Yes, but surely…?

As hard as it may seem to comprehend from thousands of miles away, the current action has no affect on daily life in Israel proper.  More than 70 airlines are operating their normal schedules to and from Israel, and today, as every day, close to 20 flights are operating nonstop between the United States and Canada and Israel, and vice versa. 

So what do I do?

Absolutely nothing. 

Yes…but…

Tourists and tourism are very important to the State of Israel so it would be foolish and reckless of us to endanger you. If we felt there was the slightest risk, or that it was inappropriate for you to come now, we would ask you not to.  

If you’re already in Israel you know there’s nothing to be concerned about. And if you’re on your way, we look forward to greeting you.

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I believe they answered all possible questions on the situation, if you still have any concerns/questions, please leave me a comment or send me an email to ssigmund@ddtravel-acc.com

Wishing all of you a peaceful, healthy and happy new year.

SD

I'm living in Miami. To all of you contemplating visiting Israel. I say - YES! I lived in Tel Aviv for a year in 2005-2006 and absolutely loved it! I felt safer there than in some US cities! Go and have a great time! I have no doubt the situation in Gaza will have no effect on your sightseeing. ENJOY! And give my warmest regards to my Israeli friends who made me feel at home.:)

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