Originally Posted by
mvoight
I have flown an award from the US to LHR-AMM-TLV (forgot which US city was involved, possibly ORD) in 2014. I don't know if there have been any changes regarding this
I remember AMM being the only airline lounge I had been to that charged to take a shower ($15, at the time, I think)
My passport has never been stamped by Israel, and I have never asked them not to. They generally give you a small paper stating it is a B1/B2 with your photo, etc
Maybe try reading the thread. It can be an informative way to do things.