Where are the worst crime areas in Israel that tourists should avoid?
need avoid haredi neighborhoods wherever exist
in 2012, state department expressed concerned on violence exhibited extremists in israel's haredi community , has published travel recommendation tourists: not walk around dressed immodestly in haredi neighborhoods fear extremists assault in street.
recent phenomenon of women's exclusion , haredi violence in mind, new calls on american tourists dress appropriately when visiting religious sites in old city , in haredi neighborhoods , avoid driving through neighborhoods during sabbath.
"most roads ultra-orthodox jewish neighborhoods blocked off on friday nights, saturdays, , jewish holidays. assaults on secular visitors, either being in cars or being 'immodestly dressed' have occurred in these neighborhoods," consulate said.
generally, need avoid crowded areas, dark side roads, walking alone, looking tourist, wearing fancy clothing , jewelry , carrying cameras
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