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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR The car scene has some similarities. Can spot the new generation Corolla Altis and its older version, Skoda Octavia, Elantra etc.
And out of curiosity - what sort of industries are present in Isreal? |
The car is scene is very similar to India, there are very few luxury cars on the Road. Corolla is the national carrier and lot many small cars in the country and most of them are made in India.
Israel is know of Agri, Aerospace and Defense technologies. Also outside of Silicon Valley, most of the start up companies are located in Tel Aviv.
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Originally Posted by gabrielthomas A kind request: :-) if possible, post more information about the other places that you might have visited namely, way of the cross, David's Tomb etc.. |
The situation in the East Jerusalem area was tense for the entire two months. But I managed to sneak in few times and take some photos which I will photos later
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Originally Posted by Jignesh Hello,
Very interesting travelogue. It is great to see that the country which is so much in news for ongoing war, is almost at peace within.
Did you experience any scary situations? I mean the siren went on and you had to follow a local person to safe place?
How was it during heavy fighting sepacially during nights? Did the business went as usual during days of heavy fighting?
We regularly see images of destruction on West Bank side, but what about loss of property on Isreal side?
Thanks, |
The sirens went off hundreds of times, especially in Tel Aviv area. It was below fifty in Jerusalem area. I had to run quite a few times to Safety when the sirens went off in Tel Aviv area and Jerusalem. Initially when was in meetings in Tel Aviv, we had frequently run to safety in between the meeting. The siren went off few times when I was in a bus on the highway towards my flat, we just stayed in the bus with other and hoped the rocket dint fall on the bus.
To be frank, there was no change in life style at all during the conflict. It was business as usual, except for the sirens and scramble to safety. But there were lot of military presence and lot of helicopters flying around
There was not much loss of property on the Israel side, Iron Dome works like charm.
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Originally Posted by wanderernomad Excellent pictures and indeed a rare peep into then holiest of lands. Jerusalem has 3 religions and 3 days of rest. Unique. Please keep the pictures and information coming. How's the life in general there? |
Life is really good in Israel, one of the few places where I felt safe as I dint have watch my back like I do in NY, Chicago or London. People are very casual and friendly. Most of the Israelis know about India and think India as a friend.
Military is compulsory for all the citizens of Israel when turn 18. Citizens join military at 18 and train for 3 years. At the end of 3 years 80% of these come to India for 5-6 months. They visit mostly Goa off course, puskar, Bombay, Bangalore, Delhi, Andaman, Leh, Ladak, Dharamshala and Nepal.
So people are very familiar about India and treat us very well. I felt safe and free in the country.
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Originally Posted by vnabhi One of the most exciting TLs on the forum! I am glued to this thread! Little did I know that Israel would be so charming. Eagerly waiting for more, especially if you ever had to use a bomb shelter.
By the way, I thought Tel Aviv was the capital, not Jerusalem. Can you please correct me? |
There is no bomb shelters, but a strong room is compulsory from last ten years for all the new constructions. Every house, building, schools etc should have this strong room. Old building have safe areas, these can be basements, staircase area or other designated strong room.
From the time siren goes off, you have 30 seconds to run for safety. The entire action gets over in not more than 1 minute.
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, but hardly any other country recognizes Jerusalem as the capital. The government is based out of Jerusalem. Tel Aviv is commercial and Technological. All the Foreign Embassy and Missions are based out of Tel Aviv.
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Originally Posted by rudraksh2005 Wonderful to be able to read a very different post from a very interesting country.
This was the first time my wife sat through reading an entire thread on team-bhp !!
Many thanks for sharing. |
I am glad I could do it, thanks
Regards