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Only Israelis get distinct out of this Middle Eastern group of the "Turcos" because Israelis travel this region in large numbers. They are normally referred to as “Israelitas” and hardly ever as “Judíos” (Jews). When travelling Chile and Argentina I practically did not observe any anti-Semitism but occasional some annoyance with young Israelis. They travel after a long and tough military service, have typically a tight budget and try therefore to get as far as possible with the least amount of money necessary. They tend to break the rules more often (as many youngsters of this age tend to do), they often bargain for the lowest price (what is not common in this part of the world and sometimes perceived offensive) and they often travel in groups of their own without seeking much interaction with others. If you are an Israeli hiker on the GPT than please don't bargain for a discount if the asking price is reasonable. Take it or leave it, in particular if you are in an remote place along the route and a settler offers you some food or accommodation. I experienced these locals on the trail as generous and reasonable and haggling would be in most cases rude. Be a good ambassador of your nation and be generous where you are treated with generosity (all this applies obvious obviously to all hikers).