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The short answer would be yes. Though the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is sadly still present, the truth is that daily life in the city goes on. It would, however, explain the security checks at the entrances to shopping malls, train stations and even some restaurants around Tel Aviv.
In addition, you can never be too careful, but pickpocketing isn’t really something to worry about. With that being said, the one place that does attract some thieves, especially during summer, is the beach. Keep an eye on your things, and if you’re just going for a swim, probably the best thing to do would be to leave your valuables in your hotel room.
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