“The Holy Land is considered a tourist friendly country that receives over 3 million tourists from different parts of the world every year. One out of five tourists to Israel is American. A very high sense of security for travelers and pilgrims is maintained by both Israel and Palestinian police, which creates a very comfortable atmosphere everywhere in the Holy Land. Both local authorities and the people who make this their home, appreciate the contribution of tourism to the local economy, which has been a major industry for both Palestinians and Israelis. Both sides are doing their best to welcome pilgrims and tourists and show them the famous Middle Eastern hospitality. We are aware that safety is a major concern for many travelers who are considering a visit to the Holy Land, but the facts speak for themselves. In the last 15 years there is not a single Christian Pilgrim from the USA or from any other country that has been
killed in a direct attack in either Israel or Palestine. Your chances of being killed by a terrorist are about 1 in 20 million! There are no reports to suggest that a tourist has ever been attacked in relation to politics or conflict or faced any type of hostilities. I would say it is completely safe to travel to Israel and Palestine. Although no one can totally guarantee safety, the safety issue on a journey to the Holy Land is similar to that of a trip to New York City or any other place around the world! Some calculations suggest that the crime rate in Israel and Palestine is much lower than the typical city in the USA. In addition, all of the guides and tourism service providers know how to identify any change in the atmosphere and are instructed to put the safety of their guests on the top list of their priorities. Despite what is heard in the media, The Holy Land is generally a safe place to visit and tourists do feel secure while moving and visiting everywhere in Israel and Palestine. We are now aiming to maintain the number of tourists that are visiting the Holy Land, while increasing the numbers and making tourism a sustainable industry, and by providing a unique spiritual experience for people from around the world. Recently, with all the ugly images of the terrorists of ISIS and others that spread on the Net, people are becoming more concerned about their traveling into the Middle East, but I would like to emphasis that Israel, Palestine, Jordan and many other countries in the Middle East are ISIS FREE, and there are no reports that suggest that there is any presence of any of those terrorist groups in our land. The Holy Land is still a very safe, beautiful and an outstanding destination that you are all invited to consider, so do not hesitate, just call your travel agent and find out about the unforgettable, spiritual pilgrimage into the Holy Land.”