26/06/2025
These are days that will be remembered — not only in Israel’s timeline, but in the wider story of the Jewish people, the Middle East, and all those who uphold the belief that every nation deserves the right to live with dignity, safety, and peace.
As someone who has spent years guiding and educating others through the myriad layers of this land — its landscapes, its legends, its complexities — I’ve seen how history here is not only something in the past but it is also lived, breathed, and constantly rewritten. And today, we are living through another chapter of history.
Israel’s recent actions in Iran are not merely strategic responses; they are part of a much larger struggle — a moral confrontation with a country and ideology that has since its inception sought to deny the Jewish people their rightful place in this region and among the nations.
This is not a political debate between Left and Right. This is a question of what is just, and what is deeply unjust.
What drives the Shi’ite regime in Iran is not simply hostility to Israel — it is opposition to freedom itself. It is an ideology that glorifies violence, erases historical truth, and dreams of a world in which Jewish sovereignty is extinguished. A clock in the middle of Teheran that counts down to the exact day and time that the Zionist State will be forever eradicated. Really??
Neutrality in the face of such a vision is not an option. To stand with Israel today is to affirm the universal principle that no people should be stripped of their homeland, their sense of security, or their legitimacy.
At Food for Thought, I have always aimed to leave travelers not just with beautiful memories and flavors of this land, but with deeper questions — ones that challenge, that provoke reflection, and that awaken empathy and understanding.
In these difficult times, let’s find the clarity to recognize what is truly at stake. And lets continue to tell our story with honesty and courage: Israel is not engaged in a battle against another people, but against a worldview that rejects peace, truth, and the very right of a people to exist in their ancestral home.
And let’s not forget — the war in Gaza is still ongoing. Our soldiers are still fighting, and just yesterday, we lost seven of our finest and bravest. The pain is real, and it’s deep. There are still hostages in Hamas captivity — some alive, some who are not. There can be no “back to normal” until this war ends and every last hostage is returned to their loved ones.
I can’t wait to welcome you back to Israel and take you on a journey that’s all about you — your passions, your pace, your tastes. Every trip I craft is personal, meaningful, and full of heart. And honestly? There’s no better time to be here. Not just for you — but for Israel too. See you soon!
