I've never travelled in Israel, but have heard all about their serious outlook on airline security (with an equivalent track record of success). I'm interested to hear other travelers accounts of what the screening process was like there.

I somehow doubt they have a private security guard who sings instructions to the line, followed by the TSA guy who makes fun of your hometown NFL affiliation at the boarding pass checkpoint (both of whom I encountered the other morning at PHX-US Air A Concourse).

If possible, please share your stories of the Israeli system here.