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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:17 am
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Could there be any problems (demonstartions, strikes, etc) in Israel and Jerusalem in particular on 1 May? Someone mentioned this and this is the exact weekend my family is planning to visit Jerusalem while on vacation in Jordan.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 4:29 pm
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Originally Posted by jahason
Could there be any problems (demonstartions, strikes, etc) in Israel and Jerusalem in particular on 1 May? Someone mentioned this and this is the exact weekend my family is planning to visit Jerusalem while on vacation in Jordan.
I'm here now and I cant think of anything in particular. There is definetly no holiday then...
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 4:35 pm
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You're not being fair to the OP
Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day is tomorrow, Tuesday the 29th. Whether that will affect the weekend I can't say for sure, but most likely yes.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 4:38 pm
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Originally Posted by sds1493
You're not being fair to the OP
Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day is tomorrow, Tuesday the 29th. Whether that will affect the weekend I can't say for sure, but most likely yes.
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I disagree.... This weekend will have no hangover whatsoever from Israeli Independence Day or Memorial Day. In fact as soon as Independence Day is over most Israelis finally get back into serious mode after almost a month of chaos since the beginning of Passover
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 5:07 pm
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Originally Posted by damaxer91
I disagree.... This weekend will have no hangover whatsoever from Israeli Independence Day or Memorial Day. In fact as soon as Independence Day is over most Israelis finally get back into serious mode after almost a month of chaos since the beginning of Passover
OK. I have no experience, it was just speculation.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 1:22 am
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Thanks for the info. And I guess there is nothing to mark May Day that could disrupt travel? Either from Israeli or Palestinian communities?

I have started to make travel arrangements anyway.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 6:41 am
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Originally Posted by jahason
Thanks for the info. And I guess there is nothing to mark May Day that could disrupt travel? Either from Israeli or Palestinian communities?

I have started to make travel arrangements anyway.
May Day? I doubt anyone in Israel even knows what it is
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 6:56 am
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Originally Posted by damaxer91
May Day? I doubt anyone in Israel even knows what it is

I wouldnt say that unless things have changed recently

Banks, Govt offices etc etc will ALL be closed its just like Labor Day in the US
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 7:17 am
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What a bunch of foreigners.

Yes, Israel does have May Day "festivities".

There are demonstrations, mostly in the Arab sections, and are labor, not politically motivated. You might also see a parade in some of the main cities. As a tourist you might not.

I always get a kick out of the red flags with the hammer and sickles.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 1:00 pm
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Your family should expect nothing out of the ordinary.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 3:15 am
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Originally Posted by craz
I wouldnt say that unless things have changed recently

Banks, Govt offices etc etc will ALL be closed its just like Labor Day in the US
They all are supposed to work on May 1st. This year some will be closed because it's a Friday and not because it's May 1st.

By the way, this is not a recent change. Try mid-90s ...
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