In general, Israel is a fairly easy place to get around, being small and with good communications. However, you should always be aware of the security situation, and be prepared to be stopped and searched, especially if you are near sensitive areas. However, if you co-operate you will usually find that the police or soldiers give you no problems. When to go Israel can be good for birds at any time of year, although most people avoid the summer months when the heat can be unbearable. Getting there British Airways and ElAl fly scheduled services to Tel Aviv, which is handy for the north.
Car hire is straightforward.
For details check out adverts in the monthly magazines Birdwatch and Birdwatching or you can visit the Superstar Holidays web site who also run birding tours. In addition, Hadoram Shirihai, the acknowledged expert on Israel's birds, runs private tours. 4168 Eilat 88102 Israel. This is the definitive masterwork on Israel's birds, packed with essential information.