> I can say that I spent the 25 years of my life in Israel without seeing anything like a terror attack, or gunshots or anything. ...but how? Did you never spe

> I can say that I spent the 25 years of my life in Israel without seeing anything like a terror attack, or gunshots or anything. ...but how? Did you never spend significant time in Jerusalem (before they finished the separation wall)? I only spent a total of a few months in Jerusalem and saw one suicide bombing and was a few blocks from a shooting. Have you never been to the west bank? One of the two times I went to Hebron I saw soldiers shooting at...who knows? But they were shooting. If you live near the northern border or near Gaza you must have been exposed to rocket attacks at some point. The only way I can imagine you don't encounter violence over 25 years is if you live in a safe area and don't venture out much. Still, you must have friends or family who are exposed to violence. I find it incredible that you think it's just 'hype'.