Avoiding getting blown up seems to be something to think about when traveling throughout the middle east in this day and age.
And even though this place may seem a bit dangerous it is great to visit Nazareth and Bethlehem.There is also the sea of Galilee as well as Dead Sea which you should visit
because it is disappearing and Masada. Have a not only a fun and overall safe time in Israel but also flying there plus back too.
I just came back from a week in Nashville Tennessee with my best friend while staying at his aunt's, which was a great trip and seemed a fairly long stay for me. Btw, I am wonder if your new found friend from Israel ferried, flown, maybe even drove or if SVXs were ever actually sold there?