Israel

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | August 20th, 2001 | Trackback

As in many countries, Y2K questions are unresolved here. While the country appears to be prepared for the rollover to the year 2000, there is a moderate risk of problems in the electrical power system. A single company supplies electricity, and major interruptions are not expected but isolated blackouts may occur.

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By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | August 14th, 2001 | Trackback

Security officials announced a general terrorist threat for the entire country Feb. 12 and asked citizens to be alert for suspicious packages or unusual activity. The police presence has been markedly increased in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the Sharon region. Tensions have increased in part because clashes between Hezbollah rebels and Israeli forces have escalated in southern Lebanon.

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By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | August 14th, 2001 | Trackback

Two suicide bombings at restaurants, one of which claimed 15 lives and injured almost 100, have pushed tensions higher and increased the likelihood that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will only escalate. Further, they have confirmed fears that security cannot be guaranteed even in areas of routine daily life. The situation is volatile and is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future.

The violence has further eroded the confidence of international airlines in security for their employees. British Airways and Lufthansa recently joined KLM and Swissair in deciding to stop lodging crews overnight in Israel, although Lufthansa’s policy was planned to be in place for just a week.

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By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | August 6th, 2001 | Trackback

In a May 11 announcement, the State Department reported an increased possibility of terrorist attacks in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. The report urged travelers to be especially vigilant while using public transportation, around bus stops and in crowded areas.

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By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | August 1st, 2001 | Trackback

An alleged threat from radical Jewish settlers against Prime Minister Ehud Barak has sounded an ominous alarm five years after the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. The threat warned against allowing the peace process to move forward, and security around the prime minister has tightened. The tensions underscore the challenges still ahead as a September deadline for a final peace with the Palestinians looms.

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