Yes, I'm aware I'm using the I-word. But what's the Malaysian Government going to do to me at this point? Charge me for failing to get into Israel?
Anyway, tough luck. After spending 8 days in Amman waiting for news on my visa, I was informed about the rejection today at the Embassy. I don't know if this means I can never visit Israel again, or I can reapply again at some point in the future. If anyone has any idea, please let me know.
I'm deciding on where to go next. Probably Lebanon. But they're burning cars in street riots at the moment. Sounds like heaps of fun.
I spent my down-time in Amman researching Arab-Israel relations. And although I'm disappointed at not being able to enter Israel, I'd like to share my findings in the form of the article published below.
Update soon.
UPDATE (03.09.15): The situation in Beirut has calmed down significantly. The water canons and tear gas we see on the news were only deployed in the first few days of the protests. As of now, the gatherings still happen on a nightly basis, but in one specific area of Beirut and the 1,000 - 2,000 protesters are conducting themselves peacefully, as are the police keeping a close watch on the situation.
Anyway, tough luck. After spending 8 days in Amman waiting for news on my visa, I was informed about the rejection today at the Embassy. I don't know if this means I can never visit Israel again, or I can reapply again at some point in the future. If anyone has any idea, please let me know.
I'm deciding on where to go next. Probably Lebanon. But they're burning cars in street riots at the moment. Sounds like heaps of fun.
I spent my down-time in Amman researching Arab-Israel relations. And although I'm disappointed at not being able to enter Israel, I'd like to share my findings in the form of the article published below.
Update soon.
UPDATE (03.09.15): The situation in Beirut has calmed down significantly. The water canons and tear gas we see on the news were only deployed in the first few days of the protests. As of now, the gatherings still happen on a nightly basis, but in one specific area of Beirut and the 1,000 - 2,000 protesters are conducting themselves peacefully, as are the police keeping a close watch on the situation.
