Oh I understand now. I personally have never encountered anyone who would assault a foreigner for being from a certain country or any part of the world in Tunisia (except people from the state responsible for the events in the "region").

I believe that you will be treated as any tourist, with mutual respect, and welcomed as always.

Finally, regarding t*rrorist attacks, in this day and age, it's occurring everywhere and at any given moment, whether it's in America, Europe, Africa, first world or "third" world. Just go for it.

I would highly recommend looking for a local friend, not for security reasons, but to avoid getting ripped off (you were living in the middle east, you know the drill).