you been there bruce?
Tito, as a gentleman I can only say that the Israelis got my back.
Beware this is a lengthy text...
Very funny procedures when you're traveling to and from there, at least from my country... it's like in a James Bond movie.
If you want to enter Israel and you're mooslime you better be named Obama.
North western parts are the more appealing ones in my opinion, though the country is so small that it seems you just can walk from one end to the other.
Israelis in general are very active and move a lot due to the ever present threat of attacks and bombs - like little rabbits.
Religion and settlements are a red flag for most and you get verbally attacked if you seem pro judaism/settlements/politics unless you talk to orthodox jews... given they talk to you. Orthodox jews are looked down upon in society and seen as intruders due to the country's immigration laws which grant transfer.
Citizens seem "rude", mouthy and suspicious if they don't know you. Though after they've gotten to know you they are very loyal and invite you to family dinners, etc. they love to socialize and talk... talking seems like a sport.
You always keep connected via mobile due to terror/accidents - call each other every hour or so... very unusual if you come from a secure country.
Males are macho with shit beards, females are giggly, flirtatious but in reality very shy - cute.
Looks wise the people are more often than not attractive, often very attractive.
If you want a good looking partner and beautiful children go there and procreate.
-THE hotspot for KravMaga... learn from the Commandos
-political "correctness" doesn't exist... prepare to speak your mind again and having a good time
-families have many children
-due to the way military service is installed onto society you often get very interesting insight into hot topics
-many Israelis view themselves as Europeans
-Netanyahu is strongly disliked
-Arabs, Palestinians live there like anybody else
-Jerusalem is insanely eery... totally strange vibe
-standard of living is low and standards are simple, cars are small and cheap
-Russian jewish immigration has strong negative influence... many rich jews that buy property that they never use
-the world will turn against Israel in war
Only letdown was that I was too old to join the IDF.