Is Gaza dangerous place?

The Gaza Strip is a volatile area and has been subject to frequent conflict. Several governments advise travelers to reconsider all but essential travel or not to travel to the Gaza Strip. Warning – This destination is considered very high risk due to ongoing political instability and conflict.

Can non-Jews be Israeli citizens?

Support for the Law of Return For example, non-Jews can become citizens by naturalization, residence, or marrying an Israeli citizen. Naturalization, for instance, is available under certain circumstances for the non-Jewish parents of a citizen who has completed his or her army service.

Do Israeli soldiers get paid?

Career soldiers are paid on average NIS 23,000 a month, fifty times the NIS 460 paid to conscripts. In 1998–2000, only about 9% of those who refused to serve in the Israeli military were granted exemption.

Who gave Palestine land to Israel?

Great Britain

What’s the crime rate in Israel?

In Israel the homicide rate produced by criminal activities is relatively low: in 2015, there were 2.4 people killed per 100,000 inhabitants (in Switzerland the number is 0.71, in Russia it is 14.9, in South Africa it is 34, in Venezuela it is 49). In 2009, 135 people were murdered in Israel.

Is Israel a US ally?

More recently, in fiscal year 2019, the US provided $3.8 billion in foreign military aid to Israel. Others maintain that Israel is a strategic ally, and that US relations with Israel strengthen the US presence in the Middle East. Israel is one of the United States’ two original major non-NATO allies in the Middle East.

Is it safe to go to Bethlehem?

You should be especially vigilant in this region. The cities of Bethlehem, Ramallah and Jericho see large numbers of tourists including on organised tours and there have been no recent reports of any serious incidents involving foreigners. However, you should take care when travelling anywhere in the West Bank.