tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post7888718566129025607..comments2024-03-17T17:22:49.862+02:00Comments on A Soldier's Mother: US Warning - Avoid the SituationA Soldier's Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11370218893899121159noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-30524017044012434912009-01-17T02:27:00.000+02:002009-01-17T02:27:00.000+02:00This is a very odd, instead of the U.S.A. Helping ...This is a very odd, instead of the U.S.A. Helping the Israeli war effort they instead send warning messages, I’m sorry the United States has slacked off the on helping its allies and I know I am from the U.S.A. but I say it enough is enough the united states needs to get its prorates In orderHadenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150267375239854840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-11260164396010540262009-01-16T14:52:00.000+02:002009-01-16T14:52:00.000+02:00"Access restrictions to the Haram Al-Sharif/Temple..."Access restrictions to the Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount..."<BR/>Hmmm, Arabic and English but no Hebrew (Har habayit). Is this discrimination against the Jews? Or is it typical patronizing racism against the Arabs, assuming that they don't know English?<BR/><BR/>Shabbat shalom!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169109978694892927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-19152929188371762132009-01-16T14:43:00.000+02:002009-01-16T14:43:00.000+02:00It's OK - I got a similar message from the New Zea...It's OK - I got a similar message from the New Zealand embassy responsible for israel (which is based in Turky). They told me not to go to the Gaza Strip, not sure what i would do if I got called for miluim there (which isn't very likely) - do I tell them I can't go 'cause the NZ embassy told me not to?<BR/><BR/>If you're interested, here's their email:<BR/><BR/>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has updated its travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (West Bank and Gaza). Full text below.<BR/><BR/>Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (West Bank and Gaza)<BR/>Reviewed: 13 January 2009, 15:10 NZDT<BR/>Still current at: 13 January 2009 <BR/><BR/>There is extreme risk to your security in the occupied Palestinian territory of Gaza and we advise against all travel.<BR/><BR/>There is extreme risk to your security in the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank, and we advise against all travel.<BR/><BR/>There is some risk to your security in Israel and we advise caution. There is extreme risk to your security because of ongoing military operations along the border between Lebanon and Israel (the "Blue Line") and we advise against all travel.<BR/><BR/>Acts of terrorism and retaliatory military action in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories (Gaza and the West Bank) continue to pose serious risks for visitors who may become caught up in such events.<BR/><BR/>Occupied Palestinian Territories (West Bank and Gaza)<BR/><BR/>We continue to advise against all travel to Gaza because of ongoing violence and the threat of kidnapping of foreign nationals. On 27 December 2008 Israel commenced military operations in the Gaza Strip. The security situation remains dangerous and unpredictable. Foreign nationals, including a New Zealander, have been kidnapped in Gaza and in the West Bank. <BR/><BR/>The situation in the occupied Palestinian territories remains volatile with a high risk of violence. Military operations in the Gaza Strip have resulted in a large number of casualties. <BR/><BR/>Entry into and exit from the occupied Palestinian territories into Israel remains tightly controlled by Israeli authorities. If you are a New Zealand national of Palestinian origin (on the Palestinian Population Register or holding a Palestinian ID number), you will need a Palestinian passport/travel document in order to leave. Such NZ/Palestinian dual nationals are permitted to travel abroad from the West Bank and Gaza only via the Rafah or Allenby Bridge border crossings into Egypt or Jordan. The Rafah crossing point is currently closed most of the time.<BR/><BR/>Israel<BR/><BR/>We continue to advise against all travel to areas bordering Lebanon (the "Blue Line"). There is extreme risk to your security because of ongoing military operations along the border. On 14 August 2006 a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. On 8 January, a small number of rockets were fired from southern Lebanon into northern Israel.<BR/><BR/>There is a continuing risk of terrorist attacks in Israel, including ongoing rocket attacks fired from Gaza into Israel. The Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip in particular should be avoided because of the danger of stray fire and rockets from Gaza.<BR/><BR/>New Zealanders should be security conscious at all times and be extra vigilant in crowded or landmark places as well as proximity to hotels, bars, shopping areas, and tourist resorts. In July 2008, terrorist attacks were carried out in West Jerusalem resulting in a number of deaths and injuries. Demonstrations and public gatherings should be avoided. Public transport facilities should also be avoided. In April 2006 at the Old Central Bus Station, Tel Aviv, a suicide bomber killed 9 people and others sustained injuries.<BR/><BR/>Care should also be taken at the crossing points between Israel and Jordan. <BR/><BR/>New Zealanders travelling to or resident in Israel should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies that include provision for medical evacuation by air.<BR/><BR/>New Zealanders visiting or living in Israel are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, www.safetravel.govt.nz.<BR/><BR/>The New Zealand Embassy Ankara, Turkey is accredited to Israel Contact details are:Michael Sedleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684514303911193073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-91901626381030848472009-01-16T11:09:00.000+02:002009-01-16T11:09:00.000+02:00They send these warnings in case you get killed th...They send these warnings in case you get killed they cannot get sued. Believe it or not, there are some people who sued the State Department for not warning their love ones in places of war.<BR/><BR/>Just one chicken for so many people? How do you do it? We are 4 and it takes 2 chickens to feed us. Now a nice size turkey is a blessing. Can feed us for a few days.Findalishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02881549378886491540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-88231771584729943532009-01-16T10:31:00.000+02:002009-01-16T10:31:00.000+02:00Very interesting.Very interesting.Chas Newkey-Burdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569735130044976955noreply@blogger.com