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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWould you like to visit Jerusalem?
Would you feel safer visiting Jerusalem today than yesterday?
Many Americans will probably not get to see the Holy City because of the dangerous actions of Donald J Trump?
It will simply not be safe for Americans to visit anymore.
Maybe they can build a wall and drop a few Americans in at a time?
stonecutter357
(12,698 posts)Last edited Wed Dec 6, 2017, 01:26 PM - Edit history (1)
DFW
(54,462 posts)If I go, since he also speaks German and French, and we always speak German around my wife anyway, we'd just all speak German while there. I'll just have to make a note not to use English until I'm in the plane back to Europe.
grossproffit
(5,591 posts)and the poor people who have to staff that embassy. If they get any takers, should get combat pay.
grossproffit
(5,591 posts)former9thward
(32,106 posts)The State Department has both Hardship Pay and Danger Pay. In Afghanistan, for example, you could receive 35% of your base pay for Hardship (of the posting area) and another 35% of your base for Danger Pay. So you could get close to double of your base pay.
el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)I'd probably go to Hong Kong or Tokyo instead - maybe Bruxelles. Who is paying?
If I am paying I look forward to my trip to Central Florida.
Bryant
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)I'm in Israel on business. Had a little extra time and popped down. Didn't feel unsafe there, at least today.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1975028799177934&set=a.322433694437461.95119.100000125007914&type=3
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)It was going through a time of relative safety, although we did encounter a couple of (possible) terrorist attempts (somewhat long story). Anyway, it was an awesome experience. We went all through the Old City, saw Bethlehem, floated in the Dead Sea and so much more! I'm glad we had that opportunity, because no way would I risk going there now, especially with children.
Polly Hennessey
(6,812 posts)Marengo
(3,477 posts)gopiscrap
(23,766 posts)it was an edgy city back then and probably even edgier today this will really set a powder keg to go
former9thward
(32,106 posts)Once during one of the "intifadas". I was not with a group and felt safe the entire time. Would do it another time if the opportunity presents itself.
OliverQ
(3,363 posts)but the whole country just feels too dangerous to me. Especially want to see Tel Aviv.
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)It feels completely safe and is a modern, nice city.
muriel_volestrangler
(101,392 posts)The State Department said in a Tuesday statement that government officials and their families are not permitted until further notice to make personal trips to those areas, given widespread calls for demonstrations starting Wednesday.
Official travel by U.S. government employees in Jerusalems Old City and in the West Bank is permitted only to conduct essential travel and with additional security measures, according to the statement, which was distributed by the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem.
Americans were also warned to avoid areas where crowds have gathered and where there is increased police and/or military presence.
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/363355-us-issues-travel-warning-for-jerusalem-west-bank-amid-embassy-dispute