While some people might believe that it isn’t safe to visit Israel, statistically you are much safer there than in most western countries (including the USA), and day-to-day life is very Westernized. Israel is a country of immense natural beauty, unbeatable history, world-class culture, fantastic food and amazing people.
Israel is very compact in size (about the size of New Jersey!), so travel between its cities is manageable and easily done by car. Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is located in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is an easy one-hour drive southeast from there (about 40 miles). In fact, many Israelis make the commute daily. When travelling to Israel, visiting both cities is a must.
