Israel - Risky?

janner_10 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Karma :

I have the unfortunate task of having to go to Israel to make some changes to a machine we sold to a customer there recently.

My boss has asked me if I am happy to travel and do it. I've not given an answer yet.

How risky is it though?

I will be going here:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Sderot,+Israel/@31.5267045,34.597413,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x15028152b5bc422b:0x9eca44351ad2130a
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DrSnoosnoo · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Karma :

Lol, it's only just next to Gaza. I'm no pro but whenever there's news of bombings the Israelis always shoot them down so you'll be fine. It's such an adventure, I've heard many people like to have 2 passports when they visit that region because just having a stamp can stop you gaining access to other countries for the future.

Will your employer get you another passport and give you some danger pay? :p
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daemonoid · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jun 2008 Karma :

I was meant to be going before the end of January. I had no worries - you're more likely to die on your motorbike than a business trip to Israel.

Although the numbers are tricky to get a line on, somewhere between 6 and 87 civilians were killed on the Israeli side in 2014. Don't go to the other side though... ~1500 civvies killed.
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arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

If you do decide to go, make sure you obtain a copy of your employer's business insurance policy and ascertain very carefully whether any Employers' Liability cover for such a trip exists.

Not all EL policies respond automatically to work overseas and there's a lot of 'gaps' between statutory EL cover in the UK and work carried out outside of the defined territories.

You'd not want to be quadraspazzed by a stray Palestinian rocket and have no cover whatsoever.

The Shaggy D.A. · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Sep 2008 Karma :

Old posts, but...

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

How many extra ponds are they paying you to go there?

If you do go, I'd be doing some research to find about fucked up laws they have so that you don't end up falling foul of anything. They're not quite as backwards as the UAE but unless you fancy wining a free stay in some aids infested prison, it'd be handy to know what's frowned upon in their country.

whitmorereans · Scooby Slapper Joined: 01 Sep 2012 Karma :

This is worth installing on your phone before you go as it gives a bit of advanced warning of any rockets coming your way.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.red.alert&hl=en

Seriously, Israel can be a great country to visit, sderot maybe not the best place to go but if you can put politics aside you'll find most Israelis are ordinary people who just want to get on and enjoy life. It's just a massive shame that there are such arseholes in government spoiling things for everyone. Go for it.

Raksha · Nova Slayer Joined: 01 Dec 2014 Karma :

spoken to my dad (the biological one) about this hes currently out in afgan agien guarding an oil rig for a PMC. he said its 50/50 if there at peace so to speack go in get the job done get out make sure you get extra money and a fresh passport after you done the job.
stay the fuck out of the bullet strip and get the company to pay for a well know guide or pmc body guard....

but tbh its just him being over cautious i would take the ge t in get out advice

and on a side note i want to know if that badger is ok after the fall .....

ferrisio · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Jul 2014 Karma :

Colleague of mine that went recently said they stamped the visa on a piece of paper attached to his passport to stop him having hiccups elsewhere.
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BakesBeans · Spanner Monkey Joined: 14 Aug 2012 Karma :

What machine is it that is this important? It's not a rocket launcher is it?
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smegballs · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Karma :

One of my friends recently when to Israel, Turkey and Georgia on holiday, he had a great time.

Personally I'd love to go there for the psytrance scene. Apart from being hideously expensive (or so I gather) I'd would be cool to live there for a few months!

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Furrybiker · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 Mar 2010 Karma :

Mate works in Israel and Gaza(Two passports) says its fine. I haven't been for ten years or so but loved it.

The girls man, the girls Shocked

hellkat · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Pussy.
A girlie mate of mine was there over Christmas week.
She had a great time and is now home safe and well.

Let us know how you get on.
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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Having smoked a cigarette on the Shankal inadvertently lit by a match from a box with an Irish tricolour on it. I'd be up for Israel.
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wr6133 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Karma :

They have a system that shoots down most of the shitty Chinese rockets now (Iron Dome?Iron Shield?). Just MTFU and get the job done it's not a war zone and walking down certain parts of Belfast wearing the wrong footy shirt is probably more dangerous.

Do ensure your employer will replace your passport though an Israeli stamp will get you turned away from a number of the camel-fucker countries.

Llama-Farmer · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2012 Karma :

My parents have been to Israel and Palestine several times over the last few years, they both went for the first time together 3 years ago, didn't want to both go together until my sister was 21 and finished uni... "just incase"... but they're fine still.

Wasn't a holiday mind you.

For the most part they said it was fine, it's the bad stuff that makes it into the news, so thats all you ever really see. But in reality its not the same.
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b422063 · Crazy Courier Joined: 14 Oct 2014 Karma :

With one of these things on the loose, yes it's risky. See?

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BigShow · Spanner Monkey Joined: 01 May 2014 Karma :

My friend has been there twice for work. He said he never felt in any danger but that was the least of his concerns. He said it was too hot, there were stray dogs everywhere, the people were rude and the food was shit. All in all I got the impression it's bit of a dump. But I've never been so can't confirm.