I find it MUCH easier to think out the routing using EF, with help from MileageMonkey and FT input, then set up the ticket with AA in the USA by phone, and then issue through an accredited travel agent. The on-line tool is too spotty and often tries to make undesirable rooting choices. In my experience, it also seems to under report A and D availability for some routes.

As a starting point, AMM has, in my opinion, the advantage over TLV of better options and far superior international hotels (with points) as well as a vast array of tourist sites and sights within a few hours taxi ride, not to mention the local cuisine. And I have never had any trouble traveling to or from TLV by RJ.