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"Avoid wearing outward signs of support for Israel (and, if possible, symbols of Judaism) inside Palestinian areas as you may be mistaken for a Settler intendin

"Avoid wearing outward signs of support for Israel (and, if possible, symbols of Judaism) inside Palestinian areas as you may be mistaken for a Settler intending harm" So you are saying it's not safe for a Jew to come. As wearing a kippah can lead to altercations.

2muchcoffeeman 9y ago
Well they also say “Avoid wearing outward signs of support for Palestinians (kaffiyah, slogan t-shirts, etc.) and/or Islam in Settler-controlled areas in the West Bank” Takes 2 to tango right?
- reissbaker 9y ago
  Whataboutism doesn't really change the answer to the question... Edit: considered not responding more, but since this seems like a possible safety issue: having spent many years living in the region (and with family who still live there), if you're an openly practicing Jew you should not spend extended amounts of time in the West Bank or Gaza unless you're willing to risk your life for your cause. A day trip is probably fine.
  - 2muchcoffeeman 9y ago
    > Whataboutism doesn't really change the answer to the question... I'll take that. I think it was a bit of an uneccessary thing to point out when the website tries to be neutral about the issue and just tries to do something good. Don't get me wrong, if I am ever in the middle east, I'm not stepping out of Israel.
    - peterwwillis 9y ago
      > if I am ever in the middle east, I'm not stepping out of Israel. Can you elaborate on this?
tomcooks 9y ago
As much as wearing a kyffeia in any jewish neighborood can lead to some friendly 5vs1 improptu meetup in a dark alley with some of the local "security" (Rome ghetto would be an excellent example).
- bsaul 9y ago
  i'm not sure where you've been in israel but i've stayed in tel aviv and jerusalem a few times, and there are muslims absolutely everywhere from all ages and looks... Maybe kyffeia is something different because it carries an image of violence, and not just political fight ? Much like wearing a nikab should be fine in most if the US , but carrying an al quaeda flag in new york wouldn't probably be a good idea..
- GirlsCanCode 9y ago
  Why does @dang encourage, promote, and sponsor these lies?

2muchcoffeeman 9y ago

Well they also say “Avoid wearing outward signs of support for Palestinians (kaffiyah, slogan t-shirts, etc.) and/or Islam in Settler-controlled areas in the West Bank” Takes 2 to tango right?

reissbaker 9y ago
Whataboutism doesn't really change the answer to the question... Edit: considered not responding more, but since this seems like a possible safety issue: having spent many years living in the region (and with family who still live there), if you're an openly practicing Jew you should not spend extended amounts of time in the West Bank or Gaza unless you're willing to risk your life for your cause. A day trip is probably fine.
- 2muchcoffeeman 9y ago
  > Whataboutism doesn't really change the answer to the question... I'll take that. I think it was a bit of an uneccessary thing to point out when the website tries to be neutral about the issue and just tries to do something good. Don't get me wrong, if I am ever in the middle east, I'm not stepping out of Israel.
  - peterwwillis 9y ago
    > if I am ever in the middle east, I'm not stepping out of Israel. Can you elaborate on this?

tomcooks 9y ago

As much as wearing a kyffeia in any jewish neighborood can lead to some friendly 5vs1 improptu meetup in a dark alley with some of the local "security" (Rome ghetto would be an excellent example).

bsaul 9y ago
i'm not sure where you've been in israel but i've stayed in tel aviv and jerusalem a few times, and there are muslims absolutely everywhere from all ages and looks... Maybe kyffeia is something different because it carries an image of violence, and not just political fight ? Much like wearing a nikab should be fine in most if the US , but carrying an al quaeda flag in new york wouldn't probably be a good idea..
GirlsCanCode 9y ago
Why does @dang encourage, promote, and sponsor these lies?