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RE: Shevout and liberation of jerusalem day

by Mesha 28 May 2012

#a1 - thanks for expounding your views on that - as always you revert to the West Bank and Jordan issue - but let's continue with Palestine…
RE: Old Jaffa Market, Tel Aviv

by catw 12 May 2012

The status of the Old City remains tricky to this day. Indeed some legal experts consider that it is part of East Jerusalem, minus the…
RE: Old Jaffa Market, Tel Aviv

by catw 11 May 2012

West Jerusalem is populated by Jewish Israelis, East Jerusalem is populated by Palestinians. Squeezed between both sides of town, the…
RE: Old Jaffa Market, Tel Aviv

by catw 10 May 2012

I wrote that Tel Aviv / Jaffa is one of the rare Israeli cities where Israeli Jews and Palestinian citizens of Israel live side by side,…
RE: Old Jaffa Market, Tel Aviv

by DUDE057 09 May 2012

CatW "Today Tel Aviv / Jaffa is one of the rare Israeli cities where you can find Jews living side by side with Palestinians citizens…
RE: Old Jaffa Market, Tel Aviv

by amirico 09 May 2012

Well that was expected, wasn't it? In any case, labeling Jaffa a "Palestinian City" is another misleading, misinforming and politically…
Re: Old Jaffa Market, Tel Aviv

by mbgg 09 May 2012

"+In 1948, most Palestinians were chasen out of Jaffa *following* the creation of the State of Israel+" Wrong again, Catw ! From Wikipe…
RE: Old Jaffa Market, Tel Aviv

by catw 09 May 2012

Jaffa is a centuries-old Palestinian city, beautifully nicknamed "the Bride of the Sea" by Palestinians. In 1948, most Palestinians were…
Re: Wadi Qelt/ walk from Jerusalem to Jericho

by fiara 06 May 2012

Guys, guys ! Cherry wanted some info. Never got them, did her hike while the fight went on. years after, I wante info, never got them,…
RE: Old Jaffa Market, Tel Aviv

by sandyfoot 06 May 2012

If you are in Jaffa on a Wednesday there are free (three hour duration) guided walking tours at 9:30am, the meeting point is at the Clock…
RE: Zosu; Missing letter. Still in Israel.

by canayjun 05 May 2012

Hiya all... For such a small country, Israel has a lot to see. After Tiberias, we headed to Haifa. Tis was a place I wanted to see as…
RE: Old Jaffa Market, Tel Aviv

by amirico 05 May 2012

I'd definitely go for a walk in Jaffa. From the Tel Aviv promenade I would: - walk/bike to the Jaffa Clock Tower Square (maybe grab a…
Re: Tel-aviv and Jerusalem: section of city and hotel to stay?

by catw 03 May 2012

In Jerusalem I'd advise to stay at the Legacy Hotel, I find it nicer than the National. I confirm that both hoteks are located five minutes…
RE: some help needed figuring out how to plan my two weeks of holiday

by yarden 01 May 2012

From the Airport, you can take the train to Tel Aviv, or a service taxi to Jerusalem. Both are 12--30 minutes away. Tel Aviv is the cente…
Re: Jaffa

by sandyfoot 14 April 2012

+You see Palestinians living in squalid huts+, are these +the old Palestinian buildings in Jaffa+?
RE: Jaffa

by catw 14 April 2012

Dude, this is a travel forum, not some political platform for you to expose your political ideas. What makes the specific charm fo Jaffa…
RE: Jaffa

by catw 13 April 2012

Jaffa was the main Palestinian city after Jerusalem until 1948 and a thriving port. This is why Jewish immigrants founded Tel Aviv right…
RE: Jaffa

by Shuffaluff 12 April 2012

Oh yes, those Palestinians who were contemporary with the Pharaohs.
RE: Jaffa

by catw 12 April 2012

Dude, if you saw no squalid buildings in Jaffa, you must have been in Monaco and thought you were in Jaffa. Besides, Jaffa is one of…
Re: how much money to eat on in israel?

by mbgg 11 April 2012

It depends on what you want to eat. - at the low end, you can buy street food - falaffel, shwarma, pizza slices, etc - for 15-20 NIS -…
Re: Self Drive Tour of Christian Galilee regions help needed

by mbgg 09 April 2012

"Do it yourself" will not be difficult. I would plan the itinerary as follows: June 3 - drive to Dead Sea :Massada in the morning, swim…
RE: Tel Aviv vs Tel Aviv suburbs vs Jerusalem

by amirico 27 March 2012

Jaffa, Ramat Gan, Giv'ataim, Holon, Herzlia, and Bat Yam are all satellite cities 5-15 minutes from Tel Aviv where the rent may be cheaper…
Re: a day and a half in Israel - Jerusalem only or Jerusalem + Tel Aviv?

by catw 15 March 2012

I'd storngly advise you to stay in the Old City, it's a one-of-a-kind experience, and staying in Christian guesthouses is always nice.…
RE: arriving tomorrow morning

by yarden 14 March 2012

Where is the conference? Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the Airport are all well connected. From the Airport, you can either take the Nesher…
RE: travelling solo -- Israel&Jordan

by amirico 06 March 2012

Basically, a 10 day schedule should look something like this: Tel Aviv (2-3 nights), Jerusalem (3-4 nights), Dead Sea (1 night), the north:…