5 Myths About Traveling to Israel Debunked

“Is it safe?”

That’s the first question everyone asks me about Israel. Not “What should I pack?” or “Where should I eat?” Nope. The top concern, always, is safety. And look, I get it. If all you see is what’s on the news, Israel looks like a live-action warzone. But here’s the truth: much of what people think they “know” about Israel is total garbage.

So before you cancel your dream trip or give in to paranoia, let’s break down five of the biggest myths about traveling to Israel, and crush them, one by one. And yes, I have an upcoming tour in May 2026, and you need to come. But first, read this.

Myth #1: Israel is too dangerous to visit.

Wrong. Lazy and wrong.

Yes, Israel has enemies. Yes, there are tensions. But here’s the part the media won’t tell you: Israel is one of the safest tourist destinations on earth. Why? Because Israel takes security more seriously than any country in the West. Every mall, airport, and public event is protected. People live normally. Kids walk to school alone. Women jog alone at night. You think that’s the case in Chicago?

In fact, the crime rate in Jerusalem is lower than in most major American cities. You’re more likely to get robbed in San Francisco than in the Old City.

Psalm 121:4 says, “He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” That’s not just a poetic line. It’s a fact of life here. God is watching, and the IDF is too.

Myth #2: There’s nothing for Christians to do in Israel.

What? This is literally where the Bible happened. Jesus didn’t die in Rome. He was born in Bethlehem, baptized in the Jordan, tempted in the Judean desert, and crucified in Jerusalem.

I’ve had Christians tell me that walking the streets of Capernaum or standing on the Mount of Olives changed their lives. You’re not reading the Word anymore, you’re walking in it. You’re not imagining the Sea of Galilee, you’re on a boat in the middle of it.

So if you’re a Christian and you haven’t been to Israel, I’ve got to ask, what are you waiting for? God made this land His stage, and He’s inviting you to come see it.

Myth #3: Israelis don’t like tourists.

False. Israelis LOVE tourists, especially ones who love Israel back.

You will meet soldiers who want to take selfies with you, shopkeepers who’ll give you coffee just for chatting, and complete strangers who will help you with directions even if their English is broken. Israelis are loud, passionate, sometimes hilariously blunt, but cold? Never.

If you come with a heart for Israel, you’ll leave with new family. I’ve seen it happen dozens of times. People meet locals on the trip and stay in touch for years.

The media paints Israel as harsh and aggressive. But the people? They’re full of life. Fiercely proud. And when they see you chose their country to visit? They light up.

Myth #4: You can’t travel around freely.

This one’s just ignorant. You can wake up in Tel Aviv, take a swim in the Mediterranean, hop over to Jerusalem for lunch, and catch sunset in the Negev desert. All in the same day.

And if you’re coming on my tour in May 2026, we’re doing all that and more. We’ve got air-conditioned buses, a guide who actually knows what he’s talking about, and a packed itinerary that covers everything from ancient ruins to modern marvels.

The country is small but loaded with history, tech, food, and faith. You won’t be stuck in one place, and you won’t want to be.

Myth #5: You’ll feel uncomfortable as a Christian.

Not even for a second.

Israel thrives on religious tourism. It’s the only place where Jews, Christians, Muslims, and other minorities worship publicly with legal protection. You can read your Bible in public, sing hymns, pray over the land, and no one’s going to stop you. In fact, locals will often thank you for coming.

You won’t be alone either. Churches from Brazil, Korea, Nigeria, America, they’re all here. Pilgrims from every nation, walking the same stones Jesus walked.

Israel is not just the Jewish homeland, it’s also your spiritual home. This land is where Christianity was born. This land is where prophecy will be fulfilled.

Here’s the bottom line: the media wants you to stay scared. But fear is a liar. Canceling your trip to Israel because of headlines is like canceling your life because of storms. You’ll miss the blessing because of the noise.

The Bible doesn’t say, “Stay home until it’s safe.” It says, “Go up and possess the land which the Lord your God has given you” (Deuteronomy 1:21). So do it. Be bold.

My May 2026 Israel tour is already filling up. If you’ve ever said, “Someday I’ll go”- make “someday” a real date. I want to show you the truth about this land with my own eyes, because once you’ve been to Israel, you’ll never read the Bible the same way again.

And that’s not hype. That’s a promise.

Don’t miss it.

Register to my May 2026 tour here - https://keshetjourneys.com/hnt26/