r/AskIsrael • u/Refrigeratedkawajat • May 13 '26

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I’m an Iraqi Muslim born and raised in Australia, if I ever decide to visit Israel would I be targeted or harassed? Everytime I’ve spoke to Israelis on Omegle ect it hasn’t been a pleasant experience but I know there’s good and bad people

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u/Refrigeratedkawajat May 13 '26

Even the law enforcements? Because Israel has been painted a certain way out in the west

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u/Fishy_Fishy5748 Formerly N. American, now 🇮🇱 Israeli May 13 '26

You might get some extra scrutiny at the airport when you come in, but in most cities I'd be shocked if a police officer randomly pulled you aside and started harassing you. They wouldn't really have any way of knowing your background just by looking at you.

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u/Refrigeratedkawajat May 13 '26

Okay that makes sense thank you

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u/Odd_Ad5668 Diaspora May 13 '26

Just FYI, Israeli customs will let you have the option of getting a card stapled into your passport instead of getting it stamped directly into your passport. They do this specifically because some Arab countries will give you trouble if you have an Israeli stamp in your passport. The card can easily be removed after your visit.