I’ve gone from israel a few years back (before Abraham Accords even) and it wasn’t the safest. We drove from Taba, after we crossed border by foot from Eilat, down to Sharm El Sheik. At the first checkpoint we got to (there are like 15+ Taba->Sharm) they asked for our passports and after a few minutes they appointed a guard with a gun to accompany us because of the fear Americans will get hurt, kidnapped, or killed in the Sinai Desert. We drove in evening which turned into night, and as the sun was setting when we saw a car driving opposite us on the road and our driver pulled over and shut the headlights. We asked him why? He said because there are many terrorists here and if they feel threatened or “seen” they come and shoot up the car, so at night here everyone knows to just do this protocol… so needless to say the rest of my drive was a very anxious one but BH we made it there safe and had a great time. This was all before Oct. 7 so do what you want but I’d be hesitant personally …..
has anyone been here recently on the way to/from Israel.
Cheap flight to get there and then a 2/3 hour drive to Eilat...
Is it very unsafe?
